Olivia Novelo Abreu is from Mexico. She has a bachelor s degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, a master s degree in linguistics from Columbia University, and a Doctor of Education from Texas A&M Commerce. She has lived in Irving for over 40 years. 

Olivia is a mathematician and an accountant. She also teaches as a full-time professor at North Lake College. She previously worked as a training director for the Mexican IRS. 

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Olivia previously ran for Irving mayor in 2020 but did not win.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

As of March 26, 2026, Olivia E. Novelo Abreu’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Believes education is key to community development and emphasizes the importance of learning about diverse cultures in the city.

- Believes education is key to community development and emphasizes the importance of learning about diverse cultures in the city.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

For Candidate Olivia E. Novelo Abreu on Issue transportation-and-infrastructure: Emphasizes the need to address aging infrastructure, including paving and repaving roads, ensuring adequate water supply, and maintaining utility poles for safety.

Emphasizes the need to address aging infrastructure, including paving and repaving roads, ensuring adequate water supply, and maintaining utility poles for safety.

- Emphasizes the need to address aging infrastructure, including paving and repaving roads, ensuring adequate water supply, and maintaining utility poles for safety.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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