Leticia Gutierrez

U.S. Congress, TX-09

Leticia Gutierrez is running for Texas’s 9th Congressional District. A lifelong resident of the district for 45 years, Gutierrez is the daughter of farm laborers and a single mother of two. Her interest in public health advocacy began when her son developed asthma as a child, prompting her to advocate for children’s health and families’ access to care. She has spent 15 years advocating, organizing, and marching alongside her community, including working on immigrant rights and environmental justice. She has also served as a Government Relations and Community Outreach Director for an environmental justice organization focused on improving health outcomes for communities living near the Port of Houston and industrial facilities. 

Leticia’s priorities include lowering the cost of everyday necessities, holding large corporations accountable for the subsidies they receive, and ensuring working families are not left to shoulder rising costs. She also wants to improve infrastructure, including aging pipes, power lines, and freeways, to help communities withstand disasters such as hurricanes and severe winter storms. Gutierrez supports comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortion access, and has called for greater investment in women’s health research and preventative care, particularly in underserved communities. She also emphasizes the need to address environmental health disparities affecting communities near industrial facilities and to ensure immigrant families can live safely and with dignity.

Leticia Gutierrez Campaign Website

Endorsements

  • U.S. Representative, Texas's 7th Congressional District, Lizzie Fletcher

  • U.S. Representative, Texas's 9th Congressional District, Al Green

  • U.S. Representative, Texas's 18th Congressional District, Christian D. Menefee

  • U.S. Representative, Texas's 29th Congressional District, Sylvia Garcia

  • Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2, Adrian Garcia

  • State Representative, Penny Shaw

  • State Representative, Christina Morales

  • Houston City Council Member, Joaquin Martinez

  • Houston City Council Member, Mario Castillo

  • Houston City Council Member, Dr. Letitia Plummer

  • Harris County Constable, Precinct 2, Jerry Garcia

  • Hispanic Community Leader, Democratic Precinct Chair, Mayor of Houston's Hispanic Advisor, Lenora Sorola-Pohlman

  • Pasadena City Council Member, Johnny Fusilier

  • Democratic Precinct Chair, Freddy Blanco

  • Civil Rights Icon, Johnny Mata

  • Democratic Precinct Chair, Helen McKay

  • Preacher and Community Leader, Reverend James L Caldwell

  • Harris County Appraisal District, Position 1, Kathy Blueford-Daniels

  • Artist, Jesse E. Rodriguez (Magnolia Grown)

  • Democratic Party Precinct Chair, Member of the Board of Trustees, ABNC, Member of the Executive Board, the MultiCultural Center, Mohammed Nasrullah

  • SDEC CD 36 Representative, April Dobberstein

  • Democratic Precinct Chair, Maria Esquivel

  • Harris County Sheriff, Ed Gonzalez

  • State Representative, Ron Reynolds

  • State Representative, Jolanda Jones

  • State Representative, Harold Dutton Jr.

  • Galena Park ISD School Board, Position 5, Jose Jimenez

  • Houston City Council Member, Alejandra Salinas

  • Small Business Owner, Community Advocate, Desirée Klaus

  • Harris County Tax Assessor, Annette Ramirez

  • Leader and Advocate, Somtoochukwu Ik-Ejiofor

  • Mayor of South Houston, Joe Soto

  • Area 5 Democrats

  • Bay Area New Democrats

  • Communications Workers of America (CWA), District 6

  • Democrats Abroad Veterans and Military Families Caucus

  • Democrats of La Porte

  • Harris County Tejano Democrats

  • Harris County Young Democrats

  • Her Bold Move

  • Houston Progressive Caucus

  • International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), Local 24

  • Justice Opportunity Liberty Politico (JOLPOL)

  • Latinas United

  • National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO

  • Texas AFL-CIO

  • Texas American Federation of Teachers

  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

FAQ

  • What is Leticia Gutierrez running for?

    1. Leticia Gutierrez is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’s 9th Congressional District

  • Where is Leticia Gutierrez’s district?

    1. Texas's 9th congressional district includes the southwestern portion of the Greater Houston area

  • What are Leticia Gutierrez’s priorities?

    1. Everyday Affordability: Address rising costs of groceries, healthcare, and housing so working families can better afford basic necessities. 

    2. Making Government Work for You: Improve government accountability and financial responsibility, and address corporate subsidies that place costs on working families. 

    3. Keeping the Lights On and the Water Running: Strengthen infrastructure and prepare for severe weather by addressing aging pipes, power lines, freeways, and other essential systems.