Congresswoman Veronica Escobar proudly represents Texas’ 16th Congressional District in El Paso. She took office on January 3, 2019 as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives after making history as the first woman elected to this seat and the first of two Latinas from Texas to serve in Congress.

Veronica Escobar (born September 15, 1969) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 16th congressional district, based in El Paso, since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as an El Paso County commissioner from 2007 to 2011 and the El Paso county judge from 2011 until 2017.

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, a third-generation El Pasoan, proudly represents Texas’ 16th Congressional District. Since making history as the first woman elected to represent El Paso and the first of two Latinas from...

From teacher, to commissioner, to county judge, to Congresswoman: Meet Veronica and her decades-long fight for progress in El Paso.

Jan 3, 2025 · Veronica Escobar . Texas (TX) – 16th, Democrat Hometown: El Paso. Oath of Office: Jan. 03, 2025

Representative Veronica Escobar is a third-generation El Pasoan and lifelong Democrat. She is one of the first two Latinas to serve Texas in Congress when elected in 2018, and the first woman to hold the seat in El Paso, Texas.

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, a third-generation El Pasoan, proudly represents Texas’ 16th Congressional District. Since making history as the first woman elected to represent El Paso and the first of two Latinas from Texas to serve in Congress, Congresswoman Escobar serves on the prestigious House Judiciary Committee, House Armed Services ...

Veronica Escobar (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 16th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2019. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Escobar (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 16th Congressional District.

El Paso has witnessed firsthand the impact of a broken immigration system. That is why I’m proud to support and put forth policies that help progress comprehensive immigration reform. During my time in Congress, I have introduced the Dignity Act— a …

Nov 7, 2024 · Congresswoman Escobar served two terms as El Paso County Judge, and previously served one term as County Commissioner for Precinct 2. Escobar, is the first Latina elected to Congress from Texas.