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Marty Rocha
Democrat
Marty Rocha
TX-09 Democratic nominee?
$29.0K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLaw enforcement officer
PartyDemocratic
LocationTexas
BackgroundLaw enforcement officer
Notable personal detailsMarty Rocha is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 9th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has been described in election coverage as a Harris County sheriff’s deputy and has also been identified as a deputy sheriff/patrol sergeant with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Rocha previously ran for Texas House District 28 (2024).
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Public Safety & Guns
Marty Rocha identifies gun violence and crime control as top issues and emphasizes addressing gun violence as part of his platform, but he has not provided detailed policy positions or specific proposals on gun regulations or reforms in available public questionnaires and candidate Q&As.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Marty Rocha is in the news in connection with Texas primary elections that are selecting candidates for the November general election. The primary season is described as highly competitive and expensive, with some races potentially heading to runoffs and redistricting reshaping several districts.
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TX-09 Democratic nominee?
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