1. Jessica Cisneros was born on May 24,1993 and is an American attorney and a former Democratic candidate for in 2020 and 2022.
11 Facts About Jessica Cisneros
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Jessica Cisneros's parents became United States citizens under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
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Jessica Cisneros earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.
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Jessica Cisneros entered politics after she was proposed by Laredo community leaders in response to a local newspaper advertisement by the Justice Democrats seeking candidates for political office.
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In 2020, Jessica Cisneros was a Democratic candidate for the US House of Representatives in Texas's 28th congressional district against Henry Cuellar, the incumbent since 2005.
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Jessica Cisneros criticized Cuellar's voting record as too conservative, noting in particular his views on abortion rights and his campaign donations from the private prison industry, especially in light of the controversial migrant detention facilities operated at the border by the Trump administration.
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Jessica Cisneros was endorsed by progressive groups Brand New Congress and Justice Democrats.
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Jessica Cisneros lost to Cuellar in the March 2020 primary by 1700 votes.
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Jessica Cisneros continued to campaign on economic issues and access to health care.
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Jessica Cisneros was endorsed again by the Justice Democrats, US Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and the abortion rights advocacy groups NARAL Pro-Choice America and EMILY's List.
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Pramila Jayapal endorsed Jessica Cisneros, stating "we must elect pro-choice candidates".