Faith. Family. Hard Work.

Together, we can make South Texas even stronger.

Faith. Family. Hard Work.

Together, we can make South Texas even stronger.

Morgan LaMantia

is a South Texas businesswoman

Morgan has worked her way up in the family business — from loading trucks and sweeping floors to managing healthcare solutions where she led an initiative that gives every employee free access to a doctor.

Why I’m
Running

  • Expand Medicaid to ensure more working families have access to primary care doctors instead of relying on emergency rooms.
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  • Support new mothers and expand Medicaid eligibility from 6 months to 1 year post pregnancy.
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  • Address the nursing shortage and provide more scholarships to encourage young people into frontline health care careers and help keep the best and the brightest in our community.
  • Address teacher burnout exacerbated by the pandemic by raising teacher pay and relieving the pressure to teach to the test.
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  • Fund universal pre-K when brain development is critical and help ensure all children enter kindergarten ready to learn.
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  • Support and expand career technology education in K-12 to train for hirable job skills at salaries that can break the cycle of poverty.
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  • Expand graduate degree programs throughout South Texas colleges to meet the demands for jobs in science, engineering, and energy industries.
  • Support a strong business environment, especially for small businesses who are the driving force in job creation.
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  • Increase access to capital to help small businesses come back from the pandemic and create a small business incubator fund to support innovation.
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  • Ensure state contracts are awarded evenly to businesses of all sizes.
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  • Increase investment in workforce development training, partnering with community colleges and Texas State Technical Institute.
  • Clamp down on price gouging during natural disasters and make sure the exorbitant costs incurred during the winter storm are not passed down onto consumers.
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  • Promote weatherization and strengthen emergency planning to ensure stability during hurricanes and natural disasters.
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  • Advocate for increased broadband access for all residents to ensure everyone has access to quality telemedicine and expanded education.

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Lawyer. Businesswoman. South Texas Democrat. Senator for #SD27.

Celebrating a Champion! 🌟Today, we applaud and honor Judith Zaffirini, Texas State Senator on the momentous occasion of the groundbreaking for the Senator Judith Zaffirini Soccer Mini-Pitch! With pride and admiration for my esteemed mentor and colleague, this groundbreaking project at one of Laredo's local parks will ignite a spark for the community youth and serves as a testament to Senator Zaffirini's unwavering dedication to her community. Her guidance and mentorship have not only shaped my legislative journey but have also touched the lives of countless others. Congratulations! ✨⚽#SD27 #legacyofleadership ... See MoreSee Less
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πŸŽ“πŸŒŸ Congratulations to all the amazing graduates from Senate District 27! πŸŒŸπŸŽ“Whether you've conquered kindergarten, middle school, high school, GED courses, technical programs, bachelor's, master's, doctorate degrees, your hard work and dedication have paid off! Congratulations, Class of 2023! The future belongs to you, and we can't wait to see all the incredible things you'll accomplish. 🌟#SD27 #classof2023 #rgv #coastalbend ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating Father's Day at the Port Isabel Lighthouse!Father's Day promo, valid on Father's Day, Sunday May 14, 2023, FREE admission to DADs at the Lighthouse with paid admission for family. Let us help you celebrate YOUR day! Open Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.The Port Isabel Lighthouse is a Texas Historical Commission State Historic Site and the only Lighthouse open to the public on the Texas Gulf Coast. Open daily, weather permitting, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer Hours: (5/25-9/5) 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: $5 Adults; $4 Seniors (55+); $3 (Children 5-12 yrs.). Tickets are available at the Lighthouse & Keeper's Cottage Visitor Center during open hours. Keeper's Cottage Visitor Center is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (956) 943-0735. ... See MoreSee Less
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Senator Morgan LaMantia

Senator Morgan LaMantia

Lawyer. Businesswoman. South Texas Democrat. Senator for #SD27.

Celebrating a Champion! 🌟Today, we applaud and honor Judith Zaffirini, Texas State Senator on the momentous occasion of the groundbreaking for the Senator Judith Zaffirini Soccer Mini-Pitch! With pride and admiration for my esteemed mentor and colleague, this groundbreaking project at one of Laredo's local parks will ignite a spark for the community youth and serves as a testament to Senator Zaffirini's unwavering dedication to her community. Her guidance and mentorship have not only shaped my legislative journey but have also touched the lives of countless others. Congratulations! ✨⚽#SD27 #legacyofleadership ... See MoreSee Less
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πŸŽ“πŸŒŸ Congratulations to all the amazing graduates from Senate District 27! πŸŒŸπŸŽ“Whether you've conquered kindergarten, middle school, high school, GED courses, technical programs, bachelor's, master's, doctorate degrees, your hard work and dedication have paid off! Congratulations, Class of 2023! The future belongs to you, and we can't wait to see all the incredible things you'll accomplish. 🌟#SD27 #classof2023 #rgv #coastalbend ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating Father's Day at the Port Isabel Lighthouse!Father's Day promo, valid on Father's Day, Sunday May 14, 2023, FREE admission to DADs at the Lighthouse with paid admission for family. Let us help you celebrate YOUR day! Open Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.The Port Isabel Lighthouse is a Texas Historical Commission State Historic Site and the only Lighthouse open to the public on the Texas Gulf Coast. Open daily, weather permitting, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer Hours: (5/25-9/5) 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: $5 Adults; $4 Seniors (55+); $3 (Children 5-12 yrs.). Tickets are available at the Lighthouse & Keeper's Cottage Visitor Center during open hours. Keeper's Cottage Visitor Center is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (956) 943-0735. ... See MoreSee Less
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Senate District 27

Morgan LaMantia is running for an open, newly created State Senate seat in District 27. The district follows the coastline in South Texas, stretching from the Rio Grande Valley to the north of Corpus Christi. It includes Bee, Cameron, San Patricio, Kleberg, Kenedy, Willacy, and parts of Nueces and Hidalgo counties.

It represents the best of South Texas: the raw beauty of its natural resources; the strength and grace of its people; and communities rich with potential.

The New Senate District 27 presents an opportunity to elect a new generation of leadership who will proudly stand with its working families and fight for positive change and growth in the region.

Morgan LaMantia is running for the open, newly drawn State Senate seat in District 27. The district follows the coastline in South Texas, stretching from the Rio Grande Valley to the north of Corpus Christi. It includes Bee, Cameron, San Patricio, Kleberg, Kenedy, Willacy, and parts of Nueces and Hidalgo counties.

It represents the best of South Texas: the raw beauty of its natural resources; the strength and grace of its people; and communities rich with potential.

Senate District 27 presents an opportunity to elect a new generation of leadership who will proudly stand with its working families and fight for positive change and growth in the region.