Evelina Ortega | |
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Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 77th district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Marisa Marquez |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] El Paso,Texas | August 18,1955
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | El Paso |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Attorney |
Website | www |
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