Name: Ivan Niño Occupation: City of El Paso representative for District 5 Website Relevant Experience I have more than 15 years of experience in local and county government, with a career spanning county government, the state court system, and municipal service. Today, I have the honor of serving as the elected City Representative for District
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Name: Richard Genera Occupation: Community organization Website Relevant Experience My experience in public administration and community organizing has prepared me to serve in this office. Working in the District Attorney’s administrative office gave me firsthand experience in local government operations. Since transitioning to full-time community organizing, I have led community aid projects, organized volunteers, engaged
Continue Reading Name: Daniela Garcia Relevant Experience My professional experience includes working for the City of Austin as an education specialist creating programming and curriculum, for the State of Texas helping medical professionals navigate the software and policy for our states’ health department, the housing industry as a Loan Officer, our small family owned company which has
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Name: Matthew James Kozik Occupation: Attorney Website Relevant Experience I grew up near Cleveland in a family shaped by immigration and military service, and I learned discipline at a very young age. I’ve spent my career since then standing up for people who needed an advocate. After earning degrees in political science and African American
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Name: Sam Armijo Occupation: Retired Website Relevant Experience I have an excellent education and extensive leadership experience in business and government. I have earned the following degrees: BS in Metallurgical Engineering from Texas Western College MS from the University of Arizona PhD in Materials Science from Stanford University In addition, I have completed several General
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Name: Alejandra Chávez Occupation: City of El Paso representative for District 1 Website Relevant Experience I currently serve as the District 1 Representative on El Paso City Council, where I also serve as Mayor Pro Tem and Chair of the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee. In these roles, I work directly on City budgets, infrastructure,
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Name: Gina Hinojosa Age: 52 Party: Democratic Occupation: Texas state representative Website Relevant Experience I began my career as an advocate for families and workers as a civil rights and union lawyer and represented working Texans fighting to make sure they were treated fairly, got the wages and benefits they earned, and helped them support
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Name: Greg Abbott Age: 68 Party: Republican Occupation: Texas governor Website Relevant Experience I have the honor of serving as your 48th Governor of Texas. Before that, I was the 50th Attorney General of Texas, and prior to that a Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas. Personal I’m a native Texan. I was born in Wichita
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Republican candidate Minerva Torres Shelton is outlining her priorities as she campaigns for El Paso County Judge. Torres Shelton is running against Democratic El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego in the November 3rd general election. In an interview with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke, Torres Shelton discussed several issues facing El Paso County, including property taxes, county
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ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down one on one with State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor. Hinojosa is challenging Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the November election. During the interview, Hinojosa was asked about some of the biggest issues facing Texas and the Borderland, including data centers, property taxes and border security.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With less than 100 days until Election Day, ABC-7 is committed to bringing Borderland voters the information they need before heading to the polls. One of the most closely watched races this November is the battle for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic State
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Rep. James Talarico is pushing for immediate relief at the gas pump with a new proposal to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes. ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down with Talarico on Tuesday. He said the move could save Texans about $200 a year. El Paso typically sees higher prices
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