Veronica Escobar
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 16th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Lives in
- El Paso
- Campaign website
- veronicaescobar.com
U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th District since her election in 2018, the first woman to hold the El Paso seat. She was previously a teacher, El Paso County commissioner and county judge, and serves on the House Appropriations Committee.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored the bipartisan Dignity Act on immigration reform.
ReportAbout Veronica — Veronica Escobar for CongressCampaign website · Veronica Escobar for Congress · veronicaescobar.com
“Her bipartisan immigration reform bill, The Dignity Act, has received praise across the nation”
Economy & jobs
Supports higher wages and higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy.
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“I’ve backed efforts to raise wages, support small businesses, and make sure corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.”
Health & human services
Supports Medicare for All.
ReportIssues — Veronica Escobar for CongressCampaign website · Veronica Escobar for Congress · veronicaescobar.com
“That’s why I support Medicare for All to guarantee every American has access to comprehensive, affordable care.”
Opposes Social Security cuts or privatization.
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“I’m focused on protecting Social Security and making sure it’s there for the long haul —without cuts or privatization.”
Supports adding dental, vision and hearing to Medicare.
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“I also support expanding Medicare so it covers more of what people actually need, from dental to vision and hearing care.”
Co-introduced a bill protecting military families' nutrition benefits.In office
Bipartisan bill with Rep. Don Bacon.
ReportRepresentatives Escobar, Bacon Introduce Bill to Prevent Military Families from Losing Access to Nutrition BenefitsGovernment record · Office of Rep. Veronica Escobar · escobar.house.gov
“Representatives Escobar, Bacon Introduce Bill to Prevent Military Families from Losing Access to Nutrition Benefits”
Government & transparency
Led a request to investigate Social Security disability wait times.In office
ReportRepresentative Escobar Leads Texas Democrats in Requesting Investigation into Social Security Disability Insurance Wait TimesGovernment record · Office of Rep. Veronica Escobar · escobar.house.gov
“Representative Escobar Leads Texas Democrats in Requesting Investigation into Social Security Disability Insurance Wait Times”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Veronica Escobar on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Sample Ballot: Federal, State & County, November 3, 2026 General and Special Election
Election filing · El Paso County Elections Department · ep-county-elections-production.s3.amazonaws.com
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, federal offices (qualified candidates)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Candidate Ballot Order by county: 2026 November General Election
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Issues — Veronica Escobar for Congress
Campaign website · Veronica Escobar for Congress · veronicaescobar.com
- About Veronica — Veronica Escobar for Congress
Campaign website · Veronica Escobar for Congress · veronicaescobar.com
- Representatives Escobar, Bacon Introduce Bill to Prevent Military Families from Losing Access to Nutrition Benefits
Government record · Office of Rep. Veronica Escobar · escobar.house.gov
- Representative Escobar Leads Texas Democrats in Requesting Investigation into Social Security Disability Insurance Wait Times
Government record · Office of Rep. Veronica Escobar · escobar.house.gov
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