District 29 of the Texas Senate is a senatorial district that currently serves all of Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties in the U.S. state of Texas.
Who represents El Paso?
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.
Who represents El Paso in the Senate?
Senator César J. Blanco proudly represents the people of Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties in the Texas Senate.
Who is the current Senate representative?
| Senator's Name State Party | Feinstein, Dianne California Democratic | Fischer, Deb Nebraska Republican | Gillibrand, Kirsten E. New York Democratic | Graham, Lindsey South Carolina Republican |
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Which branch of government does Veronica Escobar serve in?
Veronica Escobar (born September 15, 1969) is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th congressional district 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.
Who are the City Council members of El Paso?
- Oscar Leeser. Mayor.
- City Council Agendas.
- Charter/Muni Code.
- Meeting Videos.
- Peter Svarzbein. District 1.
- Alexsandra Annello. District 2.
- Cassandra Hernandez. District 3.
- Joe Molinar. District 4.
Who are the county commissioners in El Paso Texas?
| Office Name Date assumed office | El Paso County Commission Precinct 1 Carlos Leon | El Paso County Commission Precinct 2 David Stout 2015 | El Paso County Commission Precinct 3 Iliana Holguin January 1, 2021 | El Paso County Commission Precinct 4 Carl L. Robinson January 1, 2019 |
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What is the current makeup of the Senate?
| United States Senate | Minority Whip John Thune (R) since January 20, 2021 | Structure | Seats 100 51 (or 50 plus the Vice President) for a majority | Political groups Majority (50) Democratic (48) Independent (2) Minority (50) Republican (50) |
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How many US senators are black?
As of January 20, 2021, there have been 1,994 members of the United States Senate, of which 11 have been African-American.
How long does a senator serve?
A Senate term is six years long, so senators may choose to run for reelection every six years unless they are appointed or elected in a special election to serve the remainder of a term.
How many City Council members does El Paso have?
Membership. The city council consists of
nine members
including the mayor. While the mayor is elected at large, the other eight members are elected by the city's eight districts.
What state has the largest number of congressional representatives to the US House?
State with the most:
California
(53), same as in 2000. States with the fewest (only one district “at-large”): Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming.
Who is the current minority leader of the House of Representatives?
The current Minority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, serves as floor leader of the opposition party. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress.
Who is in charge of El Paso?
Mayor Oscar Leeser
assumed office on January 5, 2021. His current term ends on January 7, 2025. He previously served as Mayor of El Paso from 2013 to 2017.
What type of government does El Paso have?
By City charter, approved on February 7th, 2004, the City of El Paso operates under
a council-manager form of government
. This system combines the strong political leadership of elected officials, in the form of City Council, with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager.
