Solomon Ortiz

Solomon Ortiz
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 27th district
In office
January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byBlake Farenthold
Personal details
Born (1937-06-03) June 3, 1937
Robstown, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationDel Mar College
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1960–1962

Solomon Porfirio Ortiz (born June 3, 1937) is an American former politician. He was the U.S. representative for Texas's 27th congressional district from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. In 2010, Ortiz lost his re-election to Republican challenger Blake Farenthold.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Ortiz-Farenthold recount expected next week The Brownsville Herald, November 12, 2010
  2. ↑ "Dem Rep. Ortiz to seek re-count in S. Texas race". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 8 November 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010.

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