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Marty Rocha
Marty Rocha
TX-09 Democratic nominee?
$29.0K
MAR 10, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleDeputy sheriff
LocationTexas
BackgroundDeputy sheriff
Notable personal detailsMarty Rocha is a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy who filed to run in the Democratic primary for Texas’s 9th Congressional District in 2026. He previously ran as the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 28 in 2024. He has also had a principal campaign committee registered with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 cycle.
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houstonchronicle.comnewtools.cira.state.tx.usfec.goven.wikipedia.orguh.eduethics.state.tx.usdocquery.fec.govtexasdemocrats.orgva9thdemocrats.orgprojects.propublica.orgtxelectionresults.comgraysondemocrats.orgtransparencyusa.orgm.thegreenpapers.comco.real.tx.ustexastribune.orgarxiv.orgcommunityimpact.comivoterguide.comtcta.orgcitizenportal.aibranch.votefloydcountyrecord.comepcad.orgchoicetracker.orgturnto23.commactexas.comprogresstimes.netelpasomatters.orgcme.aphp.frdev-cme.aphp.frs3.amazonaws.comswarkansasnews.comchestervt.govs184-59.ap-hop-paris.frgovinfo.govbloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.comalmanacnews.comeastcountymagazine.orgkhou.comballotpedia.orghoustonpublicmedia.orgfortbenddemocrat.cominstagram.comfacebook.comballotready.orghistory.house.govalgreen.house.govchaplain.house.govluttrell.house.govclyde.house.govsenate.govcornyn.senate.govziplook.house.gov
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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