Esther Fleharty
TX-37 Democratic nominee?
$569.00
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleProgram manager
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundProgram manager
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EducationNew York University — Master's
Notable personal detailsEsther Amalia De Jesus Fleharty is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas' 37th Congressional District. She has worked in program management roles across public and private sectors, including at Amazon and Meta, and previously held senior program management roles at the Texas Department of State Health Services and Mount Sinai Health System. She has a master's degree from New York University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to lower costs for families, expand assistance programs (utilities, internet, health premiums), protect workers’ rights (including support for the PRO Act), and build an inclusive economy that does not prioritize the wealthy. Emphasizes regulatory updates for new technologies and reducing harmful tariffs/border militarization that raise prices.
Healthcare
Supports expanding affordable access to health care through increased funding for community clinics, telehealth, mental health parity, coverage for reproductive health and contraception, and federal protections for out-of-state reproductive care. Advocates policies to lower costs, protect health care access, and expand assistance for health premiums and related programs. Emphasizes integrating mental health into primary care and strengthening workforce support for behavioral health services.
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Immigration & Border
Rejects wasteful border militarization and advocates for smart, humane immigration policies that keep families together and strengthen the economy. Supports prioritizing practical solutions over political stunts at the border.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports federal statutory protections for reproductive freedom (codifying Roe v. Wade), protection of medication abortion and contraception access, federal protections for interstate care and legal protections for providers, and exceptions for life, rape, and incest. Advocates expanding funding and access for reproductive health services and telehealth, and preventing harassment of patients and medical staff.
Climate & Energy
Supports investing in renewable energy, modernizing infrastructure, and actions to curb harmful emissions while promoting sustainable development and clean air and water. Emphasizes creating good-paying jobs through clean-energy investment and building a resilient, sustainable future for Central Texas.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, red flag protections, safe-storage requirements, and a ban on assault-style/"weapons of war"; also calls for investment in community violence-prevention and mental-health services alongside law enforcement resources.
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