Morgan LaMantia

Morgan Jessica LaMantia[1] (born December 9, 1986)[2] is an American politician and lawyer serving as a member of the Texas Senate for the 27th district.

Morgan LaMantia
LaMantia in 2023
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 27th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2023
Preceded byEddie Lucio
Personal details
BornLaredo, Texas
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceSouth Padre Island, Texas,
Alma materUniversity of Texas, Austin (BA)
St. Mary's University (JD)
OccupationLawyer

LaMantia ran in the 2022 elections, defeating Sara Stapleton-Berrera in a runoff and later facing Republican Adam Hinojosa in the general. She won by 659 votes, which increased by 18 after a recount requested by Hinojosa. LaMantia is a pro-choice Democrat who received attention for her views due to her predecessor's anti-abortion stance and South Texas' conservative culture. She is currently serving on the Education, Health and Human Services, Nominations, and State Affairs committees, and resides in South Padre Island.

Elections

2022

On November 22, 2021, LaMantia filed to run for the Texas Senate for District 27.[3] LaMantia ran in a crowded field that included State Representative Alex Dominguez and lawyer Sara Stapleton-Berrera. LaMantia and Stapleton-Berrera advanced to a runoff in which LaMantia defeated Stapleton-Berrera.

The 27th district was the only competitive district in the 2022 elections.[4] LaMantia faced Republican Adam Hinojosa in the general. She defeated Hinojosa by a mere 659 votes, but Hinojosa requested a recount.[5] Following the recount, LaMantia's lead expanded an additional 18 votes and Hinojosa conceded.[6]

Tenure

Committee assignments
  • Education
  • Health and Human Services
  • Nominations
  • State Affairs

Political positions

Abortion

During her 2022 campaign, LaMantia touted her pro-choice views. Her predecessor being a conservative anti-abortion Democrat and South Texas' socially conservative culture drew additional scrutiny to her stance.[7]

Personal life

LaMantia lives in Palm Valley.

References
  1. "State Bar of Texas | Find A Lawyer | Morgan Jessica LaMantia". www.texasbar.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  2. "Sen. Morgan LaMantia - Texas State Directory Online". www.txdirectory.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. "Morgan LaMantia Announces Candidacy for State Senate District 27". Archived from the original on January 30, 2022.
  4. "Republicans, bullish on South Texas, weigh how hard to compete for a state Senate seat there". July 21, 2022. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022.
  5. "Republican requests recount after loss in battleground race for state Senate seat in South Texas". Archived from the original on December 19, 2022.
  6. "After recount, Democrat remains winner of battleground South Texas Senate seat". Archived from the original on January 22, 2023.
  7. "Democratic Candidates Tout Pro-Choice Views in Campaign in Race to Replace Pro-Life Incumbent". Archived from the original on September 30, 2022.
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