For decades, I have served our community as an advocate and as a bilingual math and science teacher, working directly with students and families to create opportunity and equity. My commitment to service extends beyond the classroom. I am a lay lector at Mission San José, have served as an ombudsman, and have been an election judge for over ten years. I also served as a national congressional intern, gaining firsthand experience in public service and government.

Meet Sylvia Soto

Sylvia Soto is a lay lector at Mission San José.

Sylvia Soto works as a bilingual math and science teacher.

Sylvia works as a bilingual math and science teacher.

State Representative, District 124
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TOTAL VOTE % Election
Day
Absentee Early
Voting
Sylvia Soto 18,981 38.48% 5,087 548 13,346
Josey Garcia 30,345 61.52% 6,866 1,681 21,798
Total Votes Cast 49,326 100.00% 11,953 2,229 35,144
Overvotes 0 0 0 0
Undervotes 4,010 1,563 168 2,279

November 5, 2024 Official Summary Report

Sylvia ran for Texas State Representative in District 124 in 2024 but was not elected.

2026 Texas General Election

I also believe in easing the financial burden on working families and seniors. I will fight to eliminate property taxes for seniors age 65 and over, so they can retire in peace and dignity. Lowering taxes and lowering prices will help families stay in their homes, support small businesses, and stabilize our local economy. Eliminating property taxes can also help address homelessness by keeping families housed and strengthening community stability.

Plans to eliminate property taxes for seniors 65 and older.

- Plans to eliminate property taxes for seniors 65 and older.

Economy

Strong communities require safety and opportunity. I support investing in law enforcement and our military while advancing smart economic policies that create jobs, strengthen education, and reduce poverty. Education is the pathway to employment, stability, and long-term economic growth.

Supports investment in law enforcement and the military.

- Supports investment in law enforcement and the military.

Public Safety

As of July 22, 2026, Sylvia Soto’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

I believe in investing in strong public schools, early childhood education, workforce and vocational training, and innovative approaches that prepare students for real-world success.

Supports investment in public schools, early childhood education, workforce training, vocational training, and initiatives intended to prepare students for employment.

- Supports investment in public schools, early childhood education, workforce training, vocational training, and initiatives intended to prepare students for employment.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Texas state house candidate, Sylvia Soto (district 124), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the term limits convention pledge. The U.S. Term Limits pledge is provided to candidates and members of state legislatures. It reads, “I pledge that, as a member of the state legislature, I will cosponsor, vote for, and defend the resolution applying for an Article V convention for the sole purpose of enacting term limits on Congress.”

Sylvia Soto Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

Pledges to co-sponsor, vote for, and defend a state resolution seeking an Article V convention solely to enact congressional term limits.

- Pledges to co-sponsor, vote for, and defend a state resolution seeking an Article V convention solely to enact congressional term limits.

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Sylvia Soto

Sylvia Soto is from the Westside of San Antonio, Texas. She attended public schools in San Antonio. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology, three master’s degrees in business, and a master’s degree in bilingual education.

Sylvia Soto's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 124, is her first entry into politics.

Sylvia Soto | 2026 candidate for Texas House District 124

Supports eliminating property taxes for seniors aged 65 and over.

Supports investing in law enforcement and the military.

Supports term limits for Congress members.

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Josey Garcia

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