Dora F. Olivo was a Democratic former member of the

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, representing the 27th District from 1997 to 2011, she succeeded Huey McCoulskey. She was defeated in the 2010 Democratic primary by Ron Reynolds, her fellow attorney. Olivo was also defeated in a comeback attempt in the 2012

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in District 85 by the

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. Stephenson received 28,626 votes (58.3%) to Olivo's 20,435 (41.7%).

Family

Dora is married to her husband Victor Jr., and together they have two children: Victor, III, and Geraldo.

Education

Olivo obtained her Bachelor of Science in education from Texas A&M University, Kingsville. She later received her Master of Science in early childhood education from the

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. In 1981, she received her juris doctor from the University of Houston.

Professional experience

*From 1977 to 1992, Olivo was the founder and host of ''Lo Nuestro Radio Show'', KFRD. *Olivo was an attorney *Olivo was a teacher for the Corpus Christi Independent School District and Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.

References

External links

Texas House of Representatives - Dora Olivo
official TX House website
Project Vote Smart - Representative Dora Olivo (TX)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Dora Olivo
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