Former Democratic county chairwoman hopes to be the first Latina from Texas elected to Congress

[TexasTowelie]

A former chairwoman with the county Democratic Party hopes to make history by becoming the first Latina from Texas elected to Congress.

Commercial real estate broker Dolly Elizondo, of Mission, is expected on Thursday to announce that she will be seeking the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Rubén Hinojosa, D-McAllen, who announced last month that he would not be seeking re-election after ten terms in office.

“I understand the challenges women, men, and families in the 15th District face day in and day out because I’ve lived them myself,” Elizondo said in a news release. “I know what it’s like to have to pay your way through college, to not have health insurance, or to face the burden of student loan debt. I also understand the challenges of starting and growing a successful small business while raising a family as a single parent.

“I am a firm believer that ordinary people such as myself need to participate in government," she continued. "While we have struggled, have had to work hard and fight for resources, we’ve been able to overcome those obstacles and succeed. Now it is our responsibility to get involved and advocate for others.”

Read more: http://www.themonitor.com/news/elections/former-democratic-county-chairwoman-expected-to-announce-bid-for-congress/article_494df822-993c-11e5-b74f-03225e37f640.html

[Gothmog]

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