Who Jesse is
Jesse Romero, 71, is an El Paso realtor and entrepreneur running as the Republican challenger in District 79.
About Jesse
He ran unopposed in the March 2026 Republican primary and now faces incumbent Claudia Ordaz in the November general election.
Where they stand
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Also running for TX State House • District 79
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Claudia OrdazClaudia Ordaz has represented El Paso's District 79 since 2020 and serves as Vice-Chair of the House Committee on International Relations and Economic Development.
About Claudia
She authored a law expanding access to prescription contraception, calling it critical in a 'post-Roe world.'