Morgan LaMantia

Morgan Jessica LaMantia^[1] (born December 9, 1986)^[2] is an American politician and attorney who represented the 27th district in the Texas Senate from 2023 to 2025.

Morgan LaMantia
Lamantia in 2024
Member of the Texas Senate from the 27th district
In office January 10, 2023 – January 14, 2025
Preceded by	Eddie Lucio Jr.
Succeeded by	Adam Hinojosa
Personal details
Born	(1986-12-09) December 9, 1986 (age 38) McAllen, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Palm Valley, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Texas at Austin (BA) St. Mary's University, Texas (JD)
Occupation	Attorney
Website	https://morganlamantia.com/

Elections

2022

On November 22, 2021, LaMantia filed to run for the Texas Senate for District 27.^[3] LaMantia ran in a crowded field that included State Representative Alex Dominguez and lawyer Sara Stapleton-Berrera. LaMantia and Stapleton-Berrera advanced to a runoff in which LaMantia defeated Stapleton-Berrera.

The 27th district was the only competitive district in the 2022 elections.^[4] LaMantia faced Republican Adam Hinojosa in the general election. She defeated Hinojosa by 659 votes, prompting Hinojosa to request a recount.^[5] Following the recount, LaMantia's lead expanded an additional 18 votes and Hinojosa conceded.^[6]

2024

LaMantia ran for re-election in 2024 once again facing Adam Hinojosa in a rematch of the 2022 election, however this time Hinojosa defeated LaMantia, flipping the seat for the Republicans.

Tenure

Senate Committee Assignments

• Education: 2023 - 2025
• Health and Human Services: 2023 - 2025
• Nominations: 2023 - 2025
• State Affairs: 2023 - 2025

Senate Special Committee Assignments

• Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery, and Electricity: 2024 - 2025^[7]

Personal life

LaMantia lives in Palm Valley and owns five dogs.^[8]