Morgan Jessica LaMantia (born December 9, 1986) is an American politician and lawyer serving as a member of the Texas Senate for the 27th district. Elections 2022 On November 22, 2021, LaMantia filed to run for the Texas Senate for District 27. LaMantia ran in a crowded field that included State Representative Alex Dominquez 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. LaMantia faced Republican Adam Hinojosa in the general. She defeated Hinojosa by a mere 659 votes, but Hinojosa requested a recount. Following the recount, LaMantia's lead expanded an additional 18 votes and Hinojosa conceded. Tenure Committee assignments Education Health and Human Services Nominations State Affairs Political positions Abortion During the 2022 campaign, LaMantia touted her pro-choice views. Her predecessor being a conservative anti-abortion Democrat and South Texas' socially conservative culture drew additional scrutiny to her stance. Personal life LaMantia lives in South Padre Island. References Living people 21st-century American politicians Democratic Party Texas state senators People from Cameron County, Texas University of Texas at Austin alumni St. Mary's University School of Law alumni Women in Texas politics 21st-century American women politicians Year of birth missing (living people) People from Laredo, Texas Texas lawyers American women lawyers