Kimberly Gonzalez
| Kimberly Gonzalez | |
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| Born | 1979 (age 44–45) Portland, Texas, Texas, U.S. |
| 🏡 Residence | Portland, Texas |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Texas at San Antonio Thurgood Marshall School of Law |
| 💼 Occupation | Assistant District Attorney |
| 🏛️ Political party | Democratic |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Leo Gonzalez |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 🌐 Website | Official website |
| Twitter= | |
Kimberly Gonzalez (born 1979) is an Assistant District Attorney in Nueces County, Texas and was the 2014 Democratic Party nominee in the race for District 43 of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]
Background[edit]
Gonzalez was raised in Portland, Texas. She attended Gregory-Portland High-School, where she served as a Student Council President.[1] In 2001 she received a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and in 2006 a Juris Doctor from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.[2] She is married and has two children. The Child Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend honored her with the Passion Award for successfully prosecuting sexual predators.[3][4]
Political life[edit]
Gonzalez won the Democratic Party Primary Election for House District 43 uncontested in March 2014 (6,646 votes).[5] Gonzalez was defeated by Republican J.M. Lozano on November 4, 2014, 61% to 39%.
Political positions[edit]
According to her website Gonzalez’s three main campaign issues are to improve public education, improve access to healthcare, and stop windstorm insurance hikes.[6] Furthermore, she opposes the new Texas voter ID law.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kim Gonzalez Campaign, "About Kim Gonzalez"". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
- ↑ "Ballotpedia, "Kim Gonzalez Profile at Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Julie Navejar, "Texas A&M-Kingsville to host annual Take Back the Night"". ‘'Texas A&M University-Kingsville’’. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Meet Your Democratic Candidate: Kim Gonzalez, House District 43". ‘'Texas Democratic Party’’. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Race Summary Report: 2014 Democratic Party Primary Election". ‘'Office of the Secretary of State’’. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Kim Gonzalez Campaign, "Issues"". ‘’Kim Gonzalez Campaign’’. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Jacob Flores, "Voter ID Press Conference"". Recordstar. September 23, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
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| Preceded by J. M. Lozano |
Democratic nominee for Texas House of Representatives from District 43 (Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties) 2014 |
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