Evelina Ortega

Evelina "Lina" Ortega is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 77th District. She won the November 2016 general election and was sworn into office on January 10, 2017.^[2][3][4] In 2020, she was reelected after running uncontested.^[5][6]

Evelina Ortega
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 77th district
In office January 10, 2017 – January 14, 2025
Preceded by	Marisa Marquez
Succeeded by	Vincent Perez
Personal details
Born	(1955-08-18) August 18, 1955 (age 69)[1] El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence	El Paso
Alma mater	University of Texas at El Paso University of Texas School of Law
Occupation	Attorney
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Website	www.linafortexas.com