A former science educator and school principal, Canales is a candidate for a second term in the May 27,2014 runoff election, in which he is challenged by Jose Valdez, Jr., a former member of the Laredo City Council.
A former science educator and school principal, Canales won his runoff election for a second term as commissioner on May 27,2014. He defeated fellow Democrat Jose Valdez, Jr., a former member of the Laredo City Council.