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Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa, Jr
Democratic · Texas · 2026Oziel "Ozzie" Ochoa, Jr is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Ochoa is a lifelong Harlingen resident and graduate of Harlingen High School South with 17 years of experience in public education as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal, per campaign site. He currently serves as Director of Special Education for a local education agency and grew up on a small family farm, per campaign site.
Priorities
- Lowering household costs, property taxes and insurance while supporting local business growth, per the campaign site
- Supporting teachers and public classroom resources, per the campaign site
- Expanding access to affordable healthcare for families and seniors, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Texas House District 37 · Texas · 2026
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