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Ciro Rodriguez
Ciro Rodriguez was a Precinct 1, Place 2 judge in Bexar County, Texas. He was elected in 2014 and retired from the court on September 30, 2021.[1] Rodriguez was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House representing the 23rd Congressional District of Texas.[2]
In February 2021, Rodriguez received a public warning from the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct for engaging in activities to support his daughter’s 2020 campaign for Texas State Senate.[1]
Biography
Rodriguez earned his B.A. in political science from Saint Mary's University in 1973. He went on to receive his M.S.W. from Our Lady of the Lake University in 1976. Rodriguez has worked as a social worker, an instructor, and the owner of Rio Strategies. Rodriguez formerly served in both the Texas House of Representatives and the U.S. House.[3]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Place 2
Incumbent Ciro Rodriguez won election in the general election for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Place 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ciro Rodriguez (D) | 100.0 | 78,081 |
| Total votes: 78,081 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Place 2
Incumbent Ciro Rodriguez advanced from the Democratic primary for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Place 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ciro Rodriguez | 100.0 | 13,969 |
| Total votes: 13,969 | |||
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2012
Rodriguez ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 23rd District. He and Pete Gallego defeated John Bustamante in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012. He was then defeated in the runoff by Gallego.[4][5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Pete P. Gallego |
54.8% | 15,815 |
| Ciro D. Rodriguez | 45.2% | 13,038 |
| Total Votes | 28,853 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Issues
Voting Record
Frequency of Voting with Democratic Leadership
According to a July 2010 analysis of 1,357 votes cast from January 1, 2009, to June 16, 2010, Rodriguez voted with the House Democratic leadership 98.9% of the time.[8] That same analysis reported that he also voted with party leadership 97.7% of the time in 2010.
Washington Post Analysis
A separate analysis from The Washington Post from July 23, 2010, concluded that he voted 98.2% of the time with a majority of Democrats in the House of Representatives.[9]
Campaign themes
2012
Rodriguez's campaign website listed the following issues:[10]
- Getting our Economy back on Track
- Excerpt: "Voted against the Wall Street Bailout but for Wall Street Reform — clamping down on predatory lending and sub-prime loans, while empowering consumers.Provided over $100 million to our school districts preventing teachers from getting laid off and protecting our children’s education. Increased tax cuts and tax credits for small businesses who create one out of every two jobs in America."
- Keeping Our Promise to Our Veterans
- Excerpt: "Helped pass the largest increase in veteran’s health care funding in history and helped pass the Wounded Warrior Act, reducing red tape for veterans in needFought to increase support and benefits for military spouses, family caregivers, and the children of veterans."
- Standing Up for Border Security
- Excerpt: "Secured over $8 million for local law enforcement agenciesHelped pass an emergency spending bill to hire 1,200 additional border patrol guards and secure enhanced border surveillance technology. Sponsored the Border Reinforcement and Violence Reduction Act."
- Protecting Our Children and Senior Citizen
- Excerpt: "Expanded coverage for children and young adults by making them eligible for family health coverage through the age of 26. Made sure insurance companies no longer deny coverage for pre-existing conditions and keep their rates stable once someone gets sick."
Recent news
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See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 KSAT, "Prior to resignation, Ciro Rodriguez was publicly sanctioned for campaigning on daughter’s behalf," October 8, 2021
- ↑ San Antonio Express-News, "District 23 contest now has a familiar name," September 7, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Texas Democrats, "2012 Candidate list," accessed May 10, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Unofficial Democratic primary results," May 29, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press, Primary runoff results," accessed August 31, 2012
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Race Summary Report-2012 Democratic Party Primary Runoff," accessed August 30, 2012
- ↑ A Line of Sight, July 2010
- ↑ The Washington Post analysis
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
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Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
