Solomon Ortiz

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Solomon Ortiz

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 3, 1937 (Age: 89)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Solomon Ortiz served in the United States Army, earning a GED and receiving advanced military police training. He then pursued higher education at Del Mar College and began a career in public service, becoming the first Hispanic elected to the county commissioners court of Nueces County. Ortiz later served as the county sheriff, another first for a Hispanic in the region. Before entering politics, he worked as an insurance agent, gaining a diverse set of professional experiences.

Political Ideas

Solomon Ortiz's political journey, marked by pioneering roles for Hispanics in Nueces County, suggests a deeply rooted commitment to community and representation. His military background and local political experience hint at a strategic blend of discipline and grassroots engagement. Ortiz's approach to policymaking appears to navigate complex regional interests, as evidenced by his unexpected legislative alliances. This conceptual agility invites curiosity about how he balances diverse stakeholder needs.

Campaigns
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 2010

50,226 votes (47.12%)

Loss

Winner: Blake Farenthold

2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 2008

104,864 votes (57.95%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 27

56.77% of vote

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 2004

112,081 votes (63.13%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 2002

68,559 votes (61.10%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 2000

102,088 votes (63.38%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 1998

61,638 votes (63.28%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 1996

97,350 votes (64.64%)

Win
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 1994

65,325 votes (59.38%)

Win
1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 1992

87,022 votes (55.48%)

Win
1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 1990

62,822 votes (100.00%)

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 1988

105,085 votes (100.00%)

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 1986

64,165 votes (100.00%)

Win
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 1984

105,516 votes (63.64%)

Win
1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 27th congressional district, 1982

64.02% of vote

Win