My name is Alexandra Guio, and I am running to represent State House District 114 to advocate for every voice in our community. I’ve been fighting on the sidelines through community organizing, marching in demonstrations, and testifying in Austin only to watch our efforts be ignored. I decided to run as a final form of advocacy in order to ensure that the voices of our community will be amplified.
My Story
My Story
My parents sacrificed everything to bring me and my sisters to the United States from Bogota, Colombia, when I was 4 years old. They wanted the American Dream for all of us, especially my mother, who needed brain surgery in Houston. My mother and father taught me the value of an education, the importance of giving back to the community, and the need to advocate for those less fortunate.
These values helped me persevere through the challenges of growing up as an undocumented immigrant and the struggle we all faced in reaching for the American dream. I studied diligently in school, graduated in the top 10% of my high school class in Katy, Texas and received a scholarship to attend the University of Texas at Arlington. After my father re-married, my stepmother sponsored my application to become a U.S. permanent resident.
In 2013, I proudly became a citizen of the United States and celebrated my right to vote and fully participate in my community. Also that year, I graduated from the SMU Dedman School of Law and became the first attorney in my family. I was hired as an Assistant District Attorney at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in 2013, where I practiced until August 2021.
Community Advocacy
Because so many people helped me get where I am today, I am honored to be able to return the favor by giving back to my community.
Over the past 10 years in Dallas, I’ve mentored students from SMU Dedman School of Law, UNT Dallas College of law, and John Carpenter Elementary School. I’ve helped lead voter registration efforts with Battleground Texas, Funky East Dallas Democrats, and Somos Tejas. In addition, I’ve volunteered in numerous ways on city, state, and national campaigns. I was a fellow at the Latino Center of Leadership Development in 2018 where my skills as a community leader were cultivated. I’ve fought alongside various local partisan and non-partisan organizations (Stonewall Democrats, Dallas County Young Democrats, 23rd Senatorial District Tejano Democrats; LULAC; Somos Tejas; Catholic Charities) and joined various legal organizations (Dallas Hispanic Bar Organization; Dallas Association of Young Lawyers; Patrick E. Higginbotham Inn of Court; Mexican American Bar Organization; Texas Bar Foundation).
I was recognized by the American Bar Association in 2019 as the National Outstanding Young Lawyer because of my community advocacy efforts and my work in the Sexual Assault Unit at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. In this unit, the backlog of rape kits was tested in order to prosecute the perpetrators and finally seek justice for the survivors. I was also named the Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year in 2018 by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.
Now, I look forward to continuing what I’ve been doing my whole life: advocating for my community. I’m ready to face the challenges ahead and advocate for the residents of House District 114!
Community Advocacy
Because so many people helped me get where I am today, I am honored to be able to return the favor by giving back to my community.
Over the past 10 years in Dallas, I’ve mentored students from SMU Dedman School of Law, UNT Dallas College of law, and John Carpenter Elementary School. I’ve helped lead voter registration efforts with Battleground Texas, Funky East Dallas Democrats, and Somos Tejas. In addition, I’ve volunteered in numerous ways on city, state, and national campaigns. I was a fellow at the Latino Center of Leadership Development in 2018 where my skills as a community leader were cultivated. I’ve fought alongside various local partisan and non-partisan organizations (Stonewall Democrats, Dallas County Young Democrats, 23rd Senatorial District Tejano Democrats; LULAC; Somos Tejas; Catholic Charities) and joined various legal organizations (Dallas Hispanic Bar Organization; Dallas Association of Young Lawyers; Patrick E. Higginbotham Inn of Court; Mexican American Bar Organization; Texas Bar Foundation).
I was recognized by the American Bar Association in 2019 as the National Outstanding Young Lawyer because of my community advocacy efforts and my work in the Sexual Assault Unit at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. In this unit, the backlog of rape kits was tested in order to prosecute the perpetrators and finally seek justice for the survivors. I was also named the Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year in 2018 by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.
Now, I look forward to continuing what I’ve been doing my whole life: advocating for my community. I’m ready to face the challenges ahead and advocate for the residents of House District 114!
My Priorities
My Priorities
When the quality of life of all members of our community are improved through education, quality healthcare, and meaningful representation, our communities are strengthened and our economic future is secured.
EDUCATION
I’m a proud public-school graduate and firmly believe that a good education for each and every student, regardless of race, socio-economic background and immigration status is a right and the key to advancing both individual and families, and also improving society in general. My parents instilled in me a respect for education and a duty to advocate for a good education for all Texans, at all levels. As a Latina and a candidate for HD 114, where the population is 54% communities of color, this is an important issue for all residents in HD 114.
REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE
I fully advocate for reproductive justice which includes access to safe and legal abortions, access to contraception and access to evidence based sexual education programs. I believe that without access to all three, we are doing women and communities a disservice. Unfortunately, communities of low-socioeconomic status tend to be affected the most by restrictions on reproductive justice and those tend to also be communities of color. When reproductive justice is not safeguarded, women and families are often forced to start a family before they are financially stable or when they have health problems that they cannot afford to address. As a result, these communities are locked into poverty without having access to the healthcare resources that they need. Not only is this an issue for women, it is an issue for the entire community.
ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE
Growing up without health insurance, I know firsthand the detrimental impacts it can have on a family. I saw my mother struggle to get us the care that we needed, even though we were undocumented. I will fight for families, especially children, to have affordable, and accessible health care.
VOTING RIGHTS
One of the rights I hold most precious as a U.S. Citizen is my right to vote. It was an honor to have gained United States citizenship and I will fight to protect the voting rights of every citizen in my community and ensure that they are free to vote without discrimination or intimidation.
LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS
As a woman, a Latina, and an immigrant, I've experienced my own moments of discrimination throughout my life. Therefore, I want to fight for every Texan and member of the LGBTQIA community to have the freedom to live their lives free of discrimination and with equal status under the law.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Texas needs bold leadership and I’m ready to take the lead in climate change. I will fight to protect our community and our environment through education and legislation that can lead our State towards a green energy economy.
Our Endorsements
Our Endorsements
We Endorse Alexandra Guio for HD 114!
DALLAS ELECTED OFFICIALS
DALLAS PRECINCT CHAIRS
DALLAS COMMUNITY LEADERS & FORMER ELECTED OFFICIALS
DALLAS ELECTED OFFICIALS
- Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia
- Dallas College Board Trustee Monica Lira Bravo
- Dallas College Board Trustee Diana Flores
- DISDTrustee Joe Carreon
- DISD Trustee Karla Garcia
DALLAS PRECINCT CHAIRS
- Eddie Morgan, #1071
- Vanessa Flores, #1130
- Jane Hoffman, #2026
- Sandy Horwitz, #2025
- Marsha Gordon, #2021
- Dale McEowen, #2036
- Jose Perez, #2302
- Herlinda Resendiz, #1092
- Steven Marlin, #4099
- Gisela Vasquez, #1119
- Laura Peña Flor, #1098
- Joni Seifrick, #2064
- Patti Fink, Pct. #2065
- Nina Carroll, Pct. #1019
DALLAS COMMUNITY LEADERS & FORMER ELECTED OFFICIALS
- Regina Montoya
- Art Anthony
- Rebecca Acuña
- Monica Latin
- Barry Sorrels
- Scott Palmer
- Former DISD Trustee, Miguel Solis
- Eric Puente
- Eulaine Hall
- Hon. Terri Hodge
- Tom & Teri Ervin
- Krisi Kastl
- Nancy Lira Bernardino
- Lauren Black
- Eric Cedillo
- Pat Montes
- Kandace D. Walter
- Judy Bryant
- Jennifer Morris
- Jayla Wilkerson
- Dr. Pam Bell
- Dr. Martha Williams
- Mauricio Navarro
- Norma Navarro
- Tony Farrer
- Alejandra Arron Olvera
- Judith Mata
- Prisma Garcia
- Jerry Varney
- Casie Pierce
- Amy Hunt
- Nancy Ohan
- Karen Jacobs
- Carrie Schweitzer
- Marissa Hatchett
- Ramiro Luna
- Jasmin Flores
- Josh Cogan
- Jesse Tafalla
- Chad Crews
- Sergio Gonzales
- Frederick Tran
- Hon. Roberto Alonzo
- Shawn Terry
- Hon. Delia Jasso
- Nancy Bryant
Texas House District 114
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Important Primary Election Dates:
First day of early voting: Feb. 14, 2022
Last day of early voting: Feb. 25, 2022
Primary Election Day: March 1, 2022
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