Tribpedia: Carol Alvarado

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State Representative Carol Alvarado is a native Houstonian and lifelong resident of Senate District 6. Since 2009, she has served the people of Texas House District 145 in southeast Harris County. Prior to being elected to the Legislature, Carol served on Houston City Council from 2002 - 2008 representing District I.

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Democratic Strategist Has Big Wins, Little Patience

Enlarge photo by: Marjorie Kamys Cotera

Terrysa Guerra isn’t waiting for the right time to come along to help turn Texas blue. She’s tired of waiting, she said, and even more tired of her fellow Democrats biding their time. After successfully leading the campaigns for two state senators and a state representative, the unassuming strategist has emerged as a secret weapon for her party.

State Rep. Carol Alvarado (left), D-Houston, and Former Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia are among the eight candidates vying to replace the late Sen. Mario Gallegos.
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State Rep. Carol Alvarado (left), D-Houston, and Former Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia are among the eight candidates vying to replace the late Sen. Mario Gallegos.

Race for SD-6 Seat Heads Toward Final Stretch

Slightly more than 8,200 voters cast their ballots during the early voting period in the special election to replace the late state Sen. Mario Gallegos. Election day is Saturday in the race, which is likely to head to a runoff.