Sylvia Romo is former Bexar County tax assessor-collector
David Ibañez, Web - Managing Editor
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SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Sylvia Romo announced Tuesday that she will run for the vacant Texas Senate District 26 seat.
"I am truly humbled by the bipartisan support from our community that has encouraged me to run for state senator," Romo said in a prepared statement. "As a mother and proud grandmother, I will stand up for Texas families, support small businesses, work to create high paying jobs, and fight to give our children the chance to succeed."
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Romo is being challenged so far by State Rep. Jose Menendez, D-Dist. 124, and by State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-Dist. 116.
The District 26 seat became vacant after Sen. Leticia Van de Putte stepped down to run for mayor of San Antonio.
A special election for the seat will be held Jan. 6.