Ramiro Garza, Jr.

Ramiro Garza, Jr.

Democratic Party

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas, Brownsville

Graduate

University of Texas, Brownsville

Personal

Birthplace

Brownsville, Fla.

Ramiro Garza, Jr. was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 34th Congressional District of Texas.

Campaign themes

2012

Garza's campaign website listed the following issues:

• Create Good Jobs

Excerpt: "Ramiro brings experience that will help grow the District's economy. With his background in working with all programs that assist new and expanding businesses, Ramiro will help to position communities to maximize economic opportunities for new jobs and infrastructure."

• Broaden Access to Higher Education

Excerpt: "Ramiro owes his success to the education he received as a student at The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. Ramiro will work to ensure that each person has an opportunity to receive a quality and affordable education. "

• Expand Transportation

Excerpt: "For the last 15 years, Ramiro has been a proponent of improving the region's infrastructure. With more than 1 million people, the Rio Grande Valley continues to be without an Interstate Highway."

• Improve Healthcare

Excerpt: "With the growing population, the District continues to be underserved by the number of doctors in the region. Ramiro supports a full-fledge medical school and bringing research opportunities to this region that will serve to develop new treatments for chronic diseases like diabetes. "

Elections

2012

See also: Texas' 34th Congressional District elections, 2012

Garza ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 34th District. He was defeated by Denise Saenz Blanchard and Filemon Vela in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012.

Personal

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Garza and his wife, Maria, have two children.

External links

Suggest a link

• Campaign website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
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Footnotes

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