Elda is from Kukës, Albania. She attended Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law in New York. She has a Master of Laws from Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, a master's degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration, and a law degree. She lives in Keller with her family.

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Elda Rata is originally from Kukës, Albania. She earned a master's degree from Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law in New York, a master's degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Justiniani I University in Albania, and a law degree from the State University of Tetovo in North Macedonia. She lives in Keller, Texas with her family.

Elda works as a legal researcher at Columbia University, a legal department manager at United Corporate Services, and is self-employed as an international legal consultant and advocate. She is also a restaurant owner. Elda previously worked as a chief legal officer for the state police in Albania.

Elda Rata's campaign for Keller City Council - Place 4 is her first entry into politics.

Elda's campaign for the Keller City Council is her first run for public office.

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Aims to plan Keller's growth responsibly and strategically while protecting its charm, character, and family-friendly neighborhoods.

Promises to strengthen local small businesses by streamlining processes, maintaining predictable policies, and removing unnecessary barriers.

Supports Keller's pursuit of measurable transparency standards like the Texas State Comptroller's Transparency Stars, which recognize clear and accessible financial reporting for residents.

Aims to add elevated dining and shopping experiences as part of the city's responsible growth plans.

- Aims to plan Keller's growth responsibly and strategically while protecting its charm, character, and family-friendly neighborhoods.
- Promises to strengthen local small businesses by streamlining processes, maintaining predictable policies, and removing unnecessary barriers.
- Supports Keller's pursuit of measurable transparency standards like the Texas State Comptroller's Transparency Stars, which recognize clear and accessible financial reporting for residents.
- Aims to add elevated dining and shopping experiences as part of the city's responsible growth plans.

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Supports a budget with No-New-Revenue tax rates while funding parks and other city programs, services, and environments.

Supports strong educational opportunities and collaboration between the city, residents, and Keller Independent School District.

- Supports a budget with No-New-Revenue tax rates while funding parks and other city programs, services, and environments.
- Supports strong educational opportunities and collaboration between the city, residents, and Keller Independent School District.

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As of March 30, 2026, Elda Rata’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports police, fire, and school resource officers to enhance public safety.

Supports funding the best equipment and compensation for police, fire, and school resource officers to enhance public safety.

- Supports funding the best equipment and compensation for police, fire, and school resource officers to enhance public safety.

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Supports maintaining Keller's road, trail, and park infrastructure.

- Supports maintaining Keller's road, trail, and park infrastructure.

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Promises to strengthen local businesses to support the economy.

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Elda is from Kukës, Albania. She earned a master of laws degree from Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law in New York. She also earned a master's degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Justiniani I University in Albania and a law degree from the State University of Tetovo in North Macedonia. She lives in Keller with her family.

Elda works as a legal researcher at Columbia University, a legal department manager at United Corporate Services, and is self-employed as an international legal consultant and advocate. Elda is also a restaurant owner. She previously worked as a chief legal officer for the state police in Albania.

Elda Rata's campaign for Keller City Council, Place 4 is her first entry into politics.

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