Gutierrez has worked for more than ten years at Air Alliance Houston, an environmental advocacy nonprofit. Her campaign describes her as a military mom and daughter of laborers. She ran for Houston City Council in 2011 and won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary outright.
Current role
Candidate
Occupation
Government relations and community outreach director, Air Alliance Houston
Education
University of St. Thomas (B.A., international business)
Hometown
Houston (lifelong district resident, per campaign)
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Says rising grocery and necessity costs force hard choices and pledges to make groceries more affordable; Texas Tribune reports a focus on wages and local jobs.
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public position found.
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Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
Criticizes federal subsidies to large corporations; no broader budget proposal found.
Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
Calls for upgrading pipes, power lines and freeways to withstand storms like Harvey and Uri; no oil, gas or renewables position found.
Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public position found.
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Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
No public position found.
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Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Says immigrants should receive due process and that she has worked for the immigrant community's safety and dignity.
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public position found.
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Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
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Israel and Gaza
What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
No public position found.
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Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
Texas Tribune reports she lists expanding access to health care and child care among her goals; no specific ACA or Medicaid proposal found.
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
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Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
No public position found.
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Elections and Voting
What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
No public position found.
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Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
No public position found.
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Religious Liberty and Faith Communities
What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
No public position found.
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Money
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Endorsements
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