Morgan LaMantia
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 27th district |
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| Assumed office January 10, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Eddie Lucio |
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| Born | Laredo, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | South Padre Island, Texas, |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin St. Mary's University School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Morgan Jessica LaMantia[1] (born December 9, 1986)[2] is an American politician and lawyer serving as a member of the Texas Senate for the 27th district.
LaMantia ran in the 2022 elections, defeating Sara Stapleton-Berrera in a runoff and later facing Republican Adam Hinojosa in the general. She won by 659 votes, which increased by 18 after a recount requested by Hinojosa. LaMantia is a pro-choice Democrat who received attention for her views due to her predecessor's anti-abortion stance and South Texas' conservative culture. She is currently serving on the Education, Health and Human Services, Nominations, and State Affairs committees, and resides in South Padre Island.
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Elections
2022
On November 22, 2021, LaMantia filed to run for the Texas Senate for District 27.[3] LaMantia ran in a crowded field that included State Representative Alex Dominguez and lawyer Sara Stapleton-Berrera. LaMantia and Stapleton-Berrera advanced to a runoff in which LaMantia defeated Stapleton-Berrera.
The 27th district was the only competitive district in the 2022 elections.[4] LaMantia faced Republican Adam Hinojosa in the general. She defeated Hinojosa by a mere 659 votes, but Hinojosa requested a recount.[5] Following the recount, LaMantia's lead expanded an additional 18 votes and Hinojosa conceded.[6]
Tenure
Committee assignments
- Education
- Health and Human Services
- Nominations
- State Affairs
Political positions
Abortion
During her 2022 campaign, LaMantia touted her pro-choice views. Her predecessor being a conservative anti-abortion Democrat and South Texas' socially conservative culture drew additional scrutiny to her stance.[7]
Personal life
LaMantia lives in South Padre Island.
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