Angela Villescaz

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Angela Villescaz

Democratic Party

Candidate, Governor of Texas

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 1, 2022

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Uvalde High School

Bachelor's

Jarvis Christian University, 2014

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Angela Villescaz (Democratic Party) (also known as Tiá Angie) is running for election for Governor of Texas. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Villescaz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Angela Villescaz founded Fierce Madres. Her career experience includes working as a professional education advocate at Cirkiel Law Group and as a researcher for the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault. She has served as an advocate for SAFE Alliance and the East Texas Crisis Center. Villescaz earned a bachelor's degree from Jarvis Christian University in 2014.

Elections

2026

See also: Texas gubernatorial election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for Governor of Texas

Jenn Mack Raphoon (Independent) is running in the general election for Governor of Texas on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jenn Mack Raphoon (Independent)

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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Governor of Texas

The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Governor of Texas on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Patricia Abrego
		Chris Bell
		Bobby Cole
	Submit photo	Carlton Hart
		Gina Hinojosa
		Jose Navarro Balbuena
		Zach Vance
		Angela Villescaz
		Andrew White

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nick Pappas (D)
• Faizan Syed (D)
• Meagan Tehseldar (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for Governor of Texas

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for Governor of Texas on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Greg Abbott
		R.F. Achgill
		Evelyn Brooks
		Pete Chambers
		Charles Crouch
	Submit photo	Arturo Espinosa
		Mark Goloby
		Kenneth Hyde
		Stephen Samuelson
		Ronnie Tullos
	Submit photo	Nathaniel Welch

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Davy Hobson (R)

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2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 45

Incumbent Erin Zwiener defeated Michelle Lopez in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 45 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erin Zwiener (D)	59.2	39,078
		Michelle Lopez (R)	40.8	26,888

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 65,966
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 45

Incumbent Erin Zwiener defeated Angela Villescaz and Jessica Mejia in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 45 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erin Zwiener	80.7	8,224
		Angela Villescaz	12.1	1,237
	Submit photo	Jessica Mejia	7.1	724

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,185
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 45

Michelle Lopez advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 45 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michelle Lopez	100.0	8,159

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,159
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Carrie Isaac (R)

2018

See also: Texas' 23rd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 23

Incumbent William Hurd defeated Gina Ortiz Jones and Ruben Corvalan in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 23 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Hurd (R)	49.2	103,285
		Gina Ortiz Jones (D)	48.7	102,359
		Ruben Corvalan (L)	2.1	4,425

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 210,069
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 23

Gina Ortiz Jones defeated Ricardo Jose Treviño Jr. in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 23 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gina Ortiz Jones	66.8	16,696
		Ricardo Jose Treviño Jr.	33.2	8,296

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 24,992
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 23

Gina Ortiz Jones and Ricardo Jose Treviño Jr. advanced to a runoff. They defeated Judith Ann Canales, Jay Hulings, and Angela Villescaz in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 23 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gina Ortiz Jones	41.6	18,443
✔		Ricardo Jose Treviño Jr.	17.4	7,710
		Judith Ann Canales	17.0	7,538
		Jay Hulings	15.0	6,649
		Angela Villescaz	9.1	4,032

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,372
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 23

Incumbent William Hurd defeated Alma Arredondo-Lynch in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 23 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Hurd	80.4	24,569
		Alma Arredondo-Lynch	19.6	5,986

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,555
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Angela Villescaz was born in Dallas,TX and grew up in Uvalde. Villescaz is the founder of Fierce Madres, a gun violence prevention organization founded in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary shooting. Employed at Cirkiel Law Group as a professional education advocate. Her professional experience includes research for the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA.) She has served as a survivor advocate for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking for SAFE Alliance and the East Texas Crisis Center.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Immigration reform rooted in dignity and compassion matters because it recognizes that behind every policy debate are human beings, parents seeking safety, workers contributing skills, and children dreaming of a future. A humane system upholds fairness and due process, keeps families together, and offers clear, lawful pathways that reduce exploitation and fear. When people are treated with respect, communities are safer, economies stronger, and trust in institutions grows. Compassionate reform balances secure borders with accountability while honoring our shared humanity and history as a nation shaped by newcomers. It affirms that justice is strengthened by mercy and that we thrive when opportunity is guided by empathy and responsibility.
• Fully funding public schools and paying teachers well is an investment in the future of our communities and economy. Strong public schools ensure that every child, regardless of background, zip code, or family income - has a fair chance to learn, grow, and contribute to society. When teachers are respected and compensated fairly, classrooms become stronger, student outcomes improve, and communities benefit from a more skilled and informed workforce. Investing in education reduces inequality, strengthens the economy, and builds trust in public institutions. A just society recognizes that valuing teachers and fully funding schools is not an expense, but a long-term investment in stability, innovation, and shared prosperity for our future.
• Gun violence prevention requires a humane approach because safety and mental well-being are inseparable. Behind every act of violence are grieving families, communities traumatized, and individuals struggling without adequate support. Addressing gun violence through mental health care means investing in early intervention, accessible counseling, crisis response, and community-based support systems that identify warning signs before tragedy occurs. When mental health is treated with the same seriousness as physical health, lives are saved, stigma is reduced, and communities grow stronger and safer. Compassionate prevention balances responsible gun ownership with accountability and robust mental health resources.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

=> Policies that reduce the cost of living.

=> Affordable healthcare for all Texans.
=> Keeping rural hospitals from closures.
=> Affordable housing.
=> Affordable childcare.
=> Protect HBCUs from Project 2025-26.
=> Economic Justice "TAX THE RICH AND CORPORATIONS".
=> Legalize Marijuana.

=> ICE OUT.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am only seeking the endorsement of everyday people.
As the Founder of Fierce Madres, a gun violence prevention organization focused on safer schools, I am dedicated to a gun safety coalition of over 100 organizations across Texas.

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2022

Angela Villescaz did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Angela Villescaz campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Texas House of Representatives District 45	Lost primary	$3,300	$23,116
2018	U.S. House Texas District 23	Lost primary	$2,535	N/A**
Grand total			$5,835	$23,116
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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