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.
LaMantia ran in the 2022 elections, defeating Sara Stapleton-Berrera in a runoff and later facing Republican Adam Hinojosa in the general. She won by 659 votes, which increased by 18 after a recount requested by Hinojosa. LaMantia is a pro-choice Democrat who received attention for her views due to her predecessor's anti-abortion stance and South Texas' conservative culture. She is currently serving on the Education, Health and Human Services, Nominations, and State Affairs committees, and resides in South Padre Island.
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 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. 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 her 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 Palm Valley.