Texas Border Business
AUSTIN, Texas — More than 200 standout Texans from the border region joined together to endorse U.S. Senator John Cornyn for re-election over his challengers, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. The key endorsements include the Mayor of McAllen, Javier Villalobos, the Mayor of Pharr, Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, the Mayor of South Padre Island, Patrick McNulty, former Mayor of El Paso Dee Margo, the District Attorney for Kleberg and Kenedy Counties, John Hubert, Hollis Rutledge, former Hidalgo County GOP Chair and former President of the Texas Republican Party County Chairman’s Association, Former Mayor of Laredo, Pete Saenz, CEO of The Borderplex Alliance, Jon Barela, Pastor Eluid and Catherine Garcia from a growing church in Hidalgo County, and Marie Vega, an Angel Mom from Cameron County.
“The border region has always held a special place in my heart, and I’m grateful to have the endorsement of so many great Texans from the area,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done, helping to improve cross-border trade, increasing access to education and job training opportunities, securing the border, and obtaining funding for infrastructure improvements in the area. I look forward to continuing our work together upon my re-election to the United States Senate.”
The full list of endorsers from the border region are:
- Pastor Eluid and Catherine Garcia, Hidalgo County
- Col. Christopher S. Dowling, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)
- Lt. Col. Robert Grider, USMC (Retired)
- Lt. Col. Rick Rodriguez, USMC (Retired)
- Trustee President Maritza Venecia, Sharyland ISD, Hidalgo County
- Trustee Vice President Hector Rivera, Sharyland ISD, Hidalgo County
- Trustee Andrew Riddle, Sharyland ISD, Hidalgo County
- Honorable Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, City of Pharr
- Honorable Mayor Todd Day, City of Rancho Viejo
- Honorable City Commissioner Dr. Ramiro Caballero, City of Pharr
- Honorable City Commissioner Bobby Carrillo, City of Pharr
- Honorable City Commissioner, Michael “Mike” Mezmar, City of Harlingen
- Honorable Javier Villalobos, City of McAllen
- Honorable JJ Zamora, City of McAllen
- Honorable Mayor Patrick McNulty, South Padre Island
- Honorable City Commissioner Jose “JP” Rodriguez, City of Weslaco
- Honorable City Commissioner Lety Lopez, City of Weslaco
- Honorable City Councilman Ruben Plata, City of Mission
- Honorable City Councilman Alberto Vela, City of Mission
- Honorable Col. U.S. Army (ret.) District Attorney John T. Hubert, Kleberg– Kenedy County
- Former Mayor Dee Margo, City of El Paso
- Former Mayor George Rivera, City of Palm Valley
- Former Mayor Chris Boswell, City of Harlingen
- Former Mayor Jim Darling, City of McAllen
- Former Mayor Rick Morales, City of Donna
- Former City Commissioner Omar Quintanilla, City of McAllen
- Former Mayor John David Franz, City of Hidalgo
- Former Mayor Rick Cavazos, City of Los Indios
- Former White House Staff Daniel Garza, Hidalgo County
- Former Hidalgo County GOP Chairman Hollis Rutledge
- Former Hidalgo County GOP Deputy Chairwoman Shelia Valles-Pankratz
- Former Starr County GOP Chairman and Col. Ross Barrera (retired), City of Rio Grande
- Former Jim Hogg County GOP Chairman Tony Salinas
- Former DPS Commissioner Cynthia Leon, Hidalgo County
- Former Labor Texas Workforce Commissioner Julian Alvarez, Hidalgo County
- Former Trustee President Dr. Noel Garza, Sharyland ISD, Hidalgo County
- Former Trustee Vice President Fernando Ramirez, Sharyland ISD, Hidalgo County
- Former Trustee Julio Cerda, Sharyland ISD, Hidalgo County
- South Texans’ Property Rights Association
- Texas Citrus Mutual
- Texas Vegetable Association
- Texas International Produce Association
- Sheriff Benny Martinez and Mrs. Susan Kibbe-Martinez, Brooks County
- Presnall and Stephanie Cage, Brooks County
- Nick Serafy, Cameron County
- Brendan Lopez, Cameron County
- Dale Murden, Cameron County
- Walker Smith, Cameron County
- Ms. Lizzy De La Garza-Putegnat, Cameron County
- Pete Sepulveda, Cameron County
- Myrna Sepulveda, Cameron County
- Aime Gonzalez, Cameron County
- Mrs. Anita Boswell, Cameron County
- Kaylen Sauceda, Cameron County
- Michael Scaief, Cameron County
- Doak Dunkin and Nora Castaneda-Dunkin, Cameron County
- Mr. Rod and Mrs. Rose Snell, Cameron County
- Chris Villarreal, Cameron County
- Robert Drinkard, Cameron County
- Neal Hamon, Cameron County
- Rick Leal, Cameron County
- Mr. Alan Johnson, Cameron County
- Dr. Nolan Perez and Mrs. Sandy Perez, Cameron County
- Bobby Sparks, Cameron County
- Maru De La Paz, Cameron County
- Raul Rodriguez, Cameron County
- Mr. Bryan Burke and Dr. Linda Burke, Cameron County
- Mariana Garcia, Cameron County
- Mr. Jack and Mrs. Kristen Brogdon, Cameron County
- Sandra and John Montemayor, Cameron County
- Eduardo Gonzalez, Cameron County
- Jacob Gonzalez, Cameron County
- Benjamin Gonzalez, Cameron County
- Marie and Javier Vega Sr., Cameron County
- Mr. OJ and Mrs. Julie Fonseca, Cameron County
- Lillian Janik, Cameron County
- Jeffrey Janik, Cameron County
- Mr. Doug and Mrs. Sharon Hansen, Cameron County
- Lisa Magee, Cameron County
- Hannah Gonzalez, Cameron County
- Daniel and Veronica, Cameron County
- Pedro Jr. and Enedelia Coronado, Cameron County
- Elaine Coronado, Cameron County
- Pedro Coronado III, Cameron County
- Samuel and Elida Coronado, Cameron County
- Greg LaMantia, Hidalgo County
- Val LaMantia, Hidalgo County
- Ms. Samantha Garcia, Hidalgo County
- Ms. Keandra Rodriguez, Hidalgo County
- Mrs. Terri Plata, Hidalgo County
- Victoria Plata, Hidalgo County
- Karisma Plata, Hidalgo County
- Dante Galeazzi, Hidalgo County
- Bret Erickson, Hidalgo County
- Sony Hinojosa, Hidalgo County
- Brian Jones, Hidalgo County
- Jed Murray, Hidalgo County
- Dr. Raul and Mrs. Suzanne Pena, Hidalgo County
- Rigoberto Villarreal, Hidalgo County
- Sasha Crane, Hidalgo County
- Mrs. Maria Cerda, Hidalgo County
- Alex Meade, Hidalgo County
- Aaron Hernandez, Hidalgo County
- Elizabeth Garcia, Hidalgo County
- Juan Garcia, Hidalgo County
- Isabel Torres, Hidalgo County
- Cecilio Torres, Hidalgo County
- Amaris Torres, Hidalgo County
- Marina Salinas, Hidalgo County
- Kassandra Martinez, Hidalgo County
- Gerardo Rodriguez, Hidalgo County
- Kaleb Martinez, Hidalgo County
- Barnardo Martinez, Hidalgo County
- Daniel Cantu, Hidalgo County
- Santos Gutierrez, Hidalgo County
- Mary Gutierrez, Hidalgo County
- Marian Lewis, Hidalgo County
- Aida Lerma, Hidalgo County
- Dennis Wagner, Hidalgo County
- Marshala Wagner, Hidalgo County
- Mr. Richie and Mrs. Kristen Garza, Hidalgo County
- James and Kathy Collins, Hidalgo County
- Bob Boggus, Hidalgo County
- Mrs. Annette Franz, Hidalgo County
- David DeAnda, Hidalgo County
- Laura Warren, Hidalgo County
- Daniel Rios, Hidalgo County
- Joaquin Spamer, Hidalgo County
- Joe Quiroga, Hidalgo County
- Saul Ortega, Hidalgo County
- Sergio Contreras, Hidalgo County
- Anabelle Cardona, Hidalgo County
- Roberto Lozano, Hidalgo County
- Danny Gurwitz, Hidalgo County
- Gary Gurwitz, Hidalgo County
- Richard Guerra, Starr County
- Homero Jaime Sr. and Lydia Saenz, Dimmit County
- Homero Jaime Jr. and Anna Saenz, Dimmit County
- Ana Lydia Escalon, Dimmit County
- Sam Vale, Starr County
- Robert Vale, Starr County
- Joel Garza, Starr County
- Maria Elia Ramos, Starr County
- Sam Ramos, Starr County
- Oneida Barrientos, Starr County
- Marisa Garcia, Starr County
- Marcus Canales, Starr County
- Roel Reyes, Starr County
- Sylvia Reyes, Starr County
- Petty Salinas, Starr County
- Jule Madeline Alvarez, Starr County
- Hector Cerna, Maverick County
- Rene Ramirez, Hidalgo County
- Amanda Saldana, Hidalgo County
- Adrian Arriaga, Hidalgo County
- Felipe Cavazos, Hidalgo County
- Ruben Garza, Hidalgo County
- Alfonso Quintanilla, Hidalgo County
- Rick Perez, Hidalgo County
- Lamar Strong, Hidalgo County
- Sergio Saenz, Hidalgo County
- John Carl Pankratz, Hidalgo County
- Eddy Betancourt, Hidalgo County
- Woody Hunt, El Paso County
- Mark Smith, El Paso County
- Paul Foster, El Paso County
- Jon Barela, El Paso County
- Hector Delgado, El Paso County
- Tipper Goodman, El Paso County
- Cecelia Levine, El Paso County
- Usef Farran, El Paso County
- Marlene Castro, El Paso County
- Chia Wollschlager, El Paso County
- Ron and Janet Helm, El Paso County
- Tommy and Cristel Brittingham, Webb County
- Cliffe Killam, Webb County
- Hank and Elizabeth Sames, Webb County
- Carlos David and Veronica Castillon, Webb County
- Beto and Prissy Trevino, Webb County
- Jonathan and Deborah Watson, Webb County
- Jonathan and Ashley Watson, Webb County
- Rolando Ortiz, Webb County
- Gerry Schwbel, Webb County
“Senator Cornyn has been a friend of McAllen for many years, and I have been proud to work with him to support our community,” said Javier Villalobos, Mayor of McAllen. “He is a man of integrity who has fought for sound economic policies that have helped lift up South Texas, and we need him back in the Senate to continue advocating for our region. I look forward to continuing our work together, and proudly endorse him for re-election.”
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“Our region of the state has often been overlooked, but that has never been the case with Senator John Cornyn,” said Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, Mayor of Pharr. “He understands the needs of our region, our people, and has visited often to better understand how he can help towns like ours at the federal level. He has helped foster international trade to boost our region, fought for our water rights, and is helping us solve our infrastructure challenges. We need Sen. Cornyn in the U.S. Senate, and he has my full endorsement.”
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“In Senator Cornyn, I know that our men and women in uniform have someone they can trust,” said Marie Vega, an Angel Mom from Cameron County. “When my beautiful son, a brave Border Patrol agent, was killed by an illegal immigrant — John Cornyn reached out to offer his condolences and his help, and invited me to testify on Capitol Hill about what my family had experienced. He is a man of character who is working hard to secure the border and ensure our communities are safe. We can count on him, and I am glad to endorse him for re-election.”
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“Senator Cornyn has led with class and dignity ever since I’ve known him, and he has always listened when I’ve picked up the phone,” said Patrick McNulty, Mayor of South Padre Island. “With Sen. Cornyn, I know we have an advocate in the Senate who understands the issues we face in a coastal Texas town, from water challenges to conservation. I know he will continue to work with us to create a bright future for South Padre Island and for our state, which is why I am proud to endorse him for re-election to the United States Senate.”
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“I’m proud to support John Cornyn because he understands what communities like El Paso need to thrive: strong economic development, secure and efficient borders, and a commitment to public safety,” said Dee Margo, former Mayor of El Paso and Texas State Representative. “Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how effective leadership can help foster growth, protect our families, and strengthen the unique binational ties that define our region. I know Sen. Cornyn will bring the same steady, pragmatic approach he always has to the U.S. Senate, and our border region needs Sen. Cornyn’s leadership in Washington.”
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“As an attorney, I look for leaders who stand firm for the rule of law and do not waver. Sen. Cornyn has steadfastly defended our Constitution, helped to secure the border, confirmed principled conservative judges nominated by President Trump, and worked to make sure our communities are safe,” said John Hubert, District Attorney for Kleberg and Kenedy Counties. “Sen. Cornyn has earned my endorsement, and I am proud to support his campaign for re-election so that he can continue this mission.
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“I have known Senator John Cornyn for many years, and I have seen firsthand how hard he works for the people of Texas, in particular the people of South Texas,” said Hollis Rutledge, former Hidalgo County GOP Chair and former President of the Texas Republican Party County Chairman’s Association. “When others wrote off the Rio Grande Valley, Sen. Cornyn showed up and never wavered to help meet the needs of our communities across the Rio Grande Valley. Senator Cornyn, along with past and present GOP leaders, saw the fruits of our labor as a Republican presidential candidate won Hidalgo County for the first time in 20 years last election. Senator Cornyn is a man of respect and integrity, and I’m glad to endorse him for re-election to the United States Senate.”
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“South Texas, as well as the Rio Grande Valley, faces many challenges, and Sen. Cornyn has been with us every step of the way in meeting those challenges head-on,” said Pete Saenz, the former Mayor of Laredo. “He has fought to keep taxes low for working families, worked with President Trump to secure our border, and is helping us solve our infrastructure needs to ensure our community has the foundation to thrive. It is my honor to endorse my friend John Cornyn for re-election – we need a man of integrity like him representing Texas in the U.S. Senate.”
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“Senator John Cornyn has been a steadfast advocate for hardworking El Paso families, fighting to keep taxes low and opportunity within reach,” said Jon Barela, CEO of The Borderplex Alliance. “His leadership has championed pro-growth, pro-trade economic policies that have strengthened our border region and helped attract new jobs and investment. I’m proud to support his re-election because El Paso and the entire border region need his continued leadership in the U.S. Senate.”
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“We have been blessed in getting to know Senator Cornyn and his wife Sandy, two people of strong faith who represent Texas with strength and dignity,” said Pastor Eluid and Catherine Garcia, from a growing church in Hidalgo County. “We need a man of character and faith to lead us in the United States Senate, which is why we are proud to endorse Sen. Cornyn for re-election. We know we can count on him to keep the faith, fight to keep our communities safe, and work to ensure we have a prosperous Texas for future generations.”
To add your name to the growing list of endorsers of Sen. Cornyn, visit http://JohnCornyn.com/endorse.
