2026 Texas General Election

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Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa, Jr.

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Buket Urgen

Oziel “Ozzie” Ochoa Jr. officially announced his candidacy for Texas State Representative, District 37, in the upcoming Democratic Primary. A former Edinburg city council member, Ochoa has emphasized his experience in local government and his commitment to community issues. In a seat Democrats hope to flip, voters nominated educator Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa Jr. to face Rep. Janie Lopez, R-San Benito, in District 37 after he defeated law student Esmeralda "Esmi" Cantu-Castle in their runoff.

Ochoa announces run for State Rep. - San Benito News

Harlingen native joins District 37 race | KVEO-TV - Valley Central

Incumbent state Rep. Hubert Vo defeated in Democratic runoff

Advocates for raising the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour for Texans to keep up with the rising cost of living.

Supports reforming property taxes to provide meaningful relief for working families and homeowners.

Supports renters through fair housing practices and greater cost transparency.

Supports small-business growth through local incentives, workforce development, and support for entrepreneurs.

Commits to strengthening and protecting the agricultural community as a vital part of the Valley's economy.

Economy

Supports law enforcement with the funding, equipment, and training needed to serve and protect communities.

Advocates for strengthening partnerships between local law enforcement, schools, and community organizations to improve safety across HD-37.

Supports expanding access to mental health services through local programs, crisis response teams, and early intervention support for families.

For Candidate Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa, Jr. on Issue public-safety:  
Supports promoting prevention, rehabilitation, and community-based solutions to reduce crime and help individuals reintegrate into society.

Public Safety

Supports expanding access to healthcare services for families across Cameron and Willacy Counties.

Supports ensuring women and families have a voice in healthcare policies that affect their health and well-being.

Healthcare

Opposes voucher programs that divert public funds away from neighborhood classrooms.

Supports reducing excessive standardized testing to restore instructional time for teachers and students.

Supports fair, secular curriculum funding to ensure every child receives a high-quality education regardless of their zip code.

Supports increasing public school funding to keep pace with inflation and enhance safety, innovation, and modern learning environments.

Education

As of July 22, 2026, Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Janie Lopez

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