Solomon Ortiz Jr.

Solomon P. Ortiz Jr.
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
2006–2011
Preceded byVilma Luna
Succeeded byRaul Torres
Personal details
Born (1977-07-21) July 21, 1977 (age 47)
Corpus Christi, Texas
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceCorpus Christi, Texas
Alma materTexas A&M University
Websitesolomonortizjr.com

Solomon Ortiz Jr. (born July 21, 1977) is a Democratic former member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving from 2006 to 2011. Ortiz is the son of former Congressman Solomon Ortiz, who represented a South Texas district for 28 years before being defeated by Republican Blake Farenthold in 2010.[1] Ortiz Jr. considered challenging Farenthold in 2014.[2] Ortiz currently is Executive Director for the MAP of Texas, a non-profit founded by him and his father. Solomon is also a Partner in Ortiz Holdings, a business development firm based in Texas, and has previously worked as a public school teacher and for the Fighting to Rid Gangs in America Foundation.[3]

Ortiz was elected in 2006, succeeding fellow Democrat Vilma Luna.[4] Ortiz was unseated in 2010 by Raul Torres, a businessman who Ortiz had defeated in 2008.[5] Ortiz announced a comeback bid for the 2012 elections,[3] but ultimately did not run.

References

  1. ^ Steinhauer, Jennifer (23 November 2010). "Another Longtime Democratic Congressman Concedes". New York Times. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. ^ Gillman, Todd J. (20 November 2013). "In South Texas, an Ortiz-Farenthold grudge match may be brewing". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Solomon Ortiz, Jr. Announces Run for Texas House District 33". Texas Insider. 6 December 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  4. ^ "State representative picks: Herrero, Ortiz, Garcia". Caller.com. 18 October 2006. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  5. ^ Meyers, Rhiannon (3 November 2010). "Torres unseats Ortiz as Scott beats Herrero". Caller.com. Retrieved 26 November 2013.


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