Solomon Ortiz Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth
TweetSolomon Ortiz Jr.
American politician
Date of Birth: 21-Jul-1977
Place of Birth: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Solomon Ortiz Jr.
- Solomon Ortiz Jr.
- (born July 21, 1977) is a Democratic former member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving from 2006 to 2011.
- Ortiz is the son of former Congressman Solomon Ortiz, who represented a South Texas district for 28 years before being defeated by Republican Blake Farenthold in 2010.
- Ortiz Jr.
- considered challenging Farenthold in 2014.
- Ortiz currently is Executive Director for the MAP of Texas, a non-profit founded by him and his father.
- Solomon is also a Partner in Ortiz Holdings a business development firm based in Texas and has previously worked as a public school teacher and for the Fighting to Rid Gangs in America Foundation.Ortiz was elected in 2006, succeeding fellow Democrat Vilma Luna.
- Ortiz was unseated in 2010 by Raul Torres, a businessman who Ortiz had defeated in 2008.
- Ortiz announced a comeback bid for the 2012 elections, but ultimately did not run.
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