Texas Democratic Senate nominee?
$14.6M
MAR 4, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationUniversity of Texas at San Antonio — B.A. (Political Science), 1995
Notable personal detailsRoland Gutierrez is a Texas attorney and Democratic politician who has served in the Texas Senate since 2021, representing District 19. He previously served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2008 to 2021 and earlier served on the San Antonio City Council. He earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law, and he founded the Gutierrez Law Firm focused on immigration law.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports measures to reduce tax burdens on taxpayers and small businesses, including property tax relief and reforms intended to ease tax obligations for business owners. Emphasizes helping small businesses and reducing what he describes as unfair tax burdens while also linking immigration reform to workforce and economic growth.
Immigration & Border
Supports expanding legal pathways and streamlining visa programs, proposes a pathway to residency/normalcy for undocumented workers and protections for Dreamers, while calling for stronger action against drug cartels and targeting cartel operations; opposes relying on border walls and inhumane tactics.
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Climate & Energy
Supports expansion of renewable energy in Texas, using tax credits and federal incentives to encourage oil companies to invest in renewables, and has expressed support for a carbon tax while advocating for transitions that protect oil-field workers’ jobs.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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