My name is Priscilla Gonzalez, and I was born in McAllen, Texas, right along the U.S.-Mexico border. I was raised Pentecostal and attended a Christian private school, where I learned the importance of faith, family, service, and standing up for what I believe is right.
After graduating, I attended college to earn my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science while pursuing a pre-law course of study. College was not easy financially. I worked three jobs to support myself and pay off my college debt. Those years taught me something I have never forgotten: hard work matters, but people also need opportunities and a fair chance to succeed.
After completing college, I moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, for a professional opportunity at a law firm. During my time there, I took on significant responsibility and supervised eight people. It was an experience that taught me about leadership, accountability, management, and the importance of listening to the people you work with.
I also became involved in the PACT Act, legislation designed to help veterans who were exposed to toxic substances and faced serious health consequences. Working on issues affecting veterans strengthened my belief that government should work for the people who depend on it—and that legislation can make a real difference in someone’s life.
My passion for public service and politics eventually led me to run for Mayor in Texas. That experience gave me an even greater understanding of local government and what it means to put your name on the line, listen to voters, and stand for something.
Eventually, my parents moved to Louisiana, our family grew, and in 2020 I moved to Louisiana to be closer to my family. I came home to a place that I cared deeply about and wanted to see succeed.
I tried to become involved with the Lafayette Democratic Party. After months of attempting to join and feeling that I was repeatedly rejected, I began looking more closely at the political landscape in District 3. I saw what I believed was a serious lack of effective representation, particularly from Congressman Clay Higgins.
So I asked a simple question: Who are the Democrats running against Clay Higgins?
Crickets.
That was the moment I decided that if nobody else was willing to step forward, I would.
I understand that many people may be skeptical. I understand that I am not a career politician and that some people may question why I am running. But I want everyone to know this: I have the best interests of my hometown and the people of Louisiana at heart.
I am not running because my personal life depends on winning an election. My life will continue regardless of the outcome. But the decisions made in Washington affect real people—our families, our veterans, our seniors, our workers, our children, and our communities.
I also want to make one thing absolutely clear: I do not support or endorse the Lafayette Democratic organization or the Democratic Party of Louisiana based on my own experiences with them. I believe voters deserve candidates who are willing to think independently and put their communities before party politics.
There are five candidates. You have a choice. You can vote for me, or you can vote for someone else. That is your right, and I respect it.
But I ask you to consider what will actually change if Clay Higgins wins another term. If nothing changes, the people of District 3 will continue living with the consequences of the decisions—or lack of action—coming from Washington.
I am willing to step forward, listen, work, and fight for the people of this district.
My life will go on whether I win or lose. But the lives of many people in District 3 will be affected by who represents them. That is why I decided to run.
If you want to talk to me, ask me a question, disagree with me, or simply tell me what you believe needs to change, call or email me anytime.
Priscilla Gonzalez
📞 (956) 563-6558
📧 prisformayor@gmail.com
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