Alexandra Guio
Alexandra Guio (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 114. She lost in the Democratic primary runoff on May 24, 2022.
Guio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Alexandra Guio was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2009. She earned a J.D. from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 2013.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 114
John W. Bryant defeated Sarah Lamb in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 114 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John W. Bryant (D) | 66.0 | 36,948 |
 | Sarah Lamb (R) | 34.0 | 19,028 | |
| Total votes: 55,976 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Hajdu (R)
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 114
John W. Bryant defeated Alexandra Guio in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 114 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John W. Bryant | 57.3 | 3,865 |
 | Alexandra Guio | 42.7 | 2,885 | |
| Total votes: 6,750 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 114
Alexandra Guio and John W. Bryant advanced to a runoff. They defeated Kendall Scudder, Chris Leal, and Charles Gearing in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 114 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alexandra Guio | 24.7 | 2,897 |
| ✔ | | John W. Bryant | 21.3 | 2,491 |
 | Kendall Scudder | 18.8 | 2,207 | |
 | Chris Leal | 17.8 | 2,083 | |
 | Charles Gearing | 17.4 | 2,040 | |
| Total votes: 11,718 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 114
Mark Hajdu advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 114 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Hajdu | 100.0 | 4,666 | |
| Total votes: 4,666 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Luisa Del Rosal (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Alexandra Guio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Guio's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My parents taught me the value of hard work, an education, and serving my community. I held onto those values, especially as I faced the challenges of being an undocumented immigrant for most of my young adult life. I was fortunate to become a U.S. Citizen in 2013. That same year, I also graduated from the SMU Dedman School of Law, becoming the first attorney in my family. I served as prosecutor in Dallas County for 8 years and spent two years in the sex assault unit helping to clear the back-log of the rape kits. In 2019, I served as the Legislative Liaison for the Office and spent 5 months working at all levels of the legislative process in Austin. Finally, I have been an advocate for my community in Dallas for over a decade: organizing, registering voters, protesting, and testifying in Austin.
- The combination of my life experiences, professional skills, and my decade-long commitment to the community make me the best fit to lead House District 114. This newly drawn District is made up of 54% communities of color and the residents deserve to have a representative that is reflective of their rich diversity, values, and needs. This District should have a Representative that knows the community, the issues, and has earned their trust. My diverse life-experiences as a Latina from Colombia and my professional and activist skills can relate and motivate this richly diverse community to work together. I want to be part of the new leadership in Texas which welcomes women, people of color to the table, and spreads hope across Texas.
- I grew up as a public-school student and firmly believe that a good education for each and every student, regardless of race, socio-economic background and immigration status is a right and the key to advancing both individual and families, and improving society in general. My parents instilled in me a respect for education and I now feel a duty to advocate for a good education for all Texans, at all levels. My top priority is finding a long-term solution to returning to the state’s funding of public schools at 50%. In addition, I will fight to fully fund Pre-K, increase funding for English Language Learners, and repeal “CRT” bills. I will also stand up for our Trans Children and do what I can to support them in our school and in Texas.
- I know firsthand what it's like to have healthcare insecurity and the devastating effects it has on a child and a family. I fully support the expansion of Medicaid to provide millions of Texans with health insurance, to alleviate our healthcare system, and to boost our economy. Further, as a former prosecutor who fought for survivors of sex assault, I will fight for reproductive justice. I will do everything I can to repeal SB 8 (6-week heartbeat ban on abortion) or at the very least I would attempt to repeal portions of this bill. I am fully committed to defending reproductive justice for women, which includes access to safe and legal abortions, access to contraception, and access to evidence based sex-education programs.
One of the rights I hold most precious as a U.S. Citizen is my right to vote. It was an honor to have gained United States citizenship in 2013 and I will fight to protect the voting rights of every citizen in my community and ensure that they are free to vote without discrimination or intimidation. We should finding ways to make registration and voting easier – not harder. Texas has one of the most restrictive ID laws in the nation, and due to the pandemic, obtaining or renewing an ID at the DMV is even harder for those in need of required ID's.
I want to fight for every Texan and member of the LGBTQIA+ community to have the freedom to live their lives free of discrimination and with equal status under the law. The recent attacks on our trans youth are unfathomable and I will do everything I can to stand up for our trans youth and their families.
As a Colombian immigrant, I did not have many role models that looked like me or had similar backgrounds like mine. Growing up in Texas, it was difficult not having a public figure to look up to, as I faced the challenges of growing up undocumented, being a first-generation college graduate, and then becoming the first attorney in my family. So, when I made the decision to run for office, it was refreshing to see a strong woman of color take the lead in our nation’s politics. I respect her ability to persevere through harsh criticism with ease and courage. Her life experiences fill a void and add diversity in a field that desperately needs it. Regardless of party affiliation, we need more women, especially women of color in elected official positions to add diverse perspectives, build trust in the community, and create role models for the younger generation. On Inauguration Day, as Vice-President Kamala Harris was sworn in, I remember thinking that my nieces will grow up watching this moment and think to themselves that a woman of color is capable of accomplishing anything in this country. I hope that one day I can also be a role model for them and other young girls in my District and in Texas.
As a prosecutor for eight years, I learned how to work in fast-paced and hostile work environments while maintaining my composure and focusing on the goal of my case. Over eight years, I have negotiated hundreds of cases with the goal of seeking justice and always keeping the victims and community in mind. This experience has taught me how to work with a variety of personalities and environments while also being able to successfully negotiate and gain respect from my opposing party. These unique set of skills will give me the political intellect and temperament to be an approachable and respected member of the legislature. Further, I will continue to advocate the same way I have campaigned, which is focusing on my community’s needs and issues. Advocacy that is based on my community’s needs will result in unity and trust, not only within my district, but also with other community leaders. My professional and life experiences have taught me that a calm temperament, a willingness to listen, and knowing where and when to draw the line makes you an approachable leader. I have learned through various leadership roles that the key to a successful result, or compromise, is to be able to get all parties at the table. So, being an educated, experienced, and approachable leader is extremely important, which is why I believe that my life and professional experiences will cultivate a culture and environment that can lead to more open conversations and promote reasonable compromise and governance.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 15, 2022
