Eddie Rodriguez (politician)
Eduardo Rodriguez is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving since 2003. Before serving in the legislature, Rodriguez was an aide to state representative Glen Maxey. Eddie was born and raised in Rio Grande Valley, where he graduated from McAllen Memorial High School. He studied government at The University of Texas at Austin and earned his Juris Doctor in 2008 from the University of Texas School of Law.
After 13 years in the Texas Senate, on February 18, 2020, State Senator Kirk Watson of the 14th Senate district announced his intention to resign. On March 7, 2020, Rodriguez became the first candidate to launch a campaign for the seat. He has since gained the endorsements of fellow legislators Donna Howard, Celia Israel, and Gina Hinojosa, as well as the Travis County Firefighters Association Local 4583. He faced five other candidates in the special election scheduled for July 14, 2020, and finished in second place, behind Sarah Eckhardt.
