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2026 Texas General Election

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Diego Bernal

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Diego Bernal is from San Antonio, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree, a master 27s degree in social work, and a law degree from the University of Michigan. He has a daughter.

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Diego is an attorney with the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF). He previously worked as a staff attorney for MALDEF, advocating for working people, children, and immigrant communities. He also worked as a social worker, helping young gang members in Detroit transition into school or the workforce. Diego has also released four successful albums and contributed to other local, national, and international music projects.

Diego is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 123. He was first elected in a special election in 2015. He was re-elected in 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. Diego previously served on the San Antonio City Council from 2011 to 2015.

As a state representative, wrote and passed "the strictest payday loan regulation in the state of Texas."

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Supports protecting the integrity of electoral systems and ensuring equal voting rights.

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As of January 22, 2026, Diego Bernal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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