Degrees
Bachelor's, The University of Texas at El Paso, Criminal Justice (1977)
High School Diploma, Austin High

Ben Mendoza | BallotReady

Ben Mendoza earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from The University of Texas at El Paso.

Candidate Name	Office Name	County	Occupation	Status
Ben Mendoza	U.S. Representative District 23	El Paso	Mediator	Candidate in the General Election

Independent Candidate Filings 2026 November 3rd General Election

Professional Experience
Newsweek Inc, Regional Director of The Education Division
Time Inc, District Director
Al's Formal-Wear, Sole Proprietor
YUCCA Council B.S.A, District Executive

Ben Mendoza is listed as a mediator. His professional experience includes serving as regional director of the education division at Newsweek Inc., district director at Time Inc., sole proprietor of Al's Formal-Wear, and district executive with YUCCA Council B.S.A.

Independent Candidate Filings - the Texas Secretary of State

Ben is listed as a mediator. His professional experience includes serving as regional director of the education division at Newsweek Inc., district director at Time Inc., sole proprietor of Al's Formal-Wear, and district executive with YUCCA Council B.S.A.

2026 Texas General Election

Mendoza would also like to establish a fast-track program for small businesses in District 2, where he said there has been somewhat of a boom in recent years. "I think we need to grow the business aspect, not necessarily bars and restaurants, but other businesses," Mendoza said. And I believe there needs to be a mentorship and that's what I would like to set up for District 2.

Ben Mendoza rounds out field in El Paso City Council District 2 race

Proposes business mentorship to help businesses beyond bars and restaurants grow in El Paso City Council District 2.

- Proposes business mentorship to help businesses beyond bars and restaurants grow in El Paso City Council District 2.

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