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Alex Mealer

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Alex Mealer
Personal details
BornAlexandra del Moral
1983/1984 (age 41–42)[1]
Sacramento, California, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseClay Mealer
Children2
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
Harvard University (JD, MBA)
WebsiteCampaign website
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army

Alexandra Mealer (née del Moral; born 1983/1984) is a former banker and politician. She served on the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County board from 2024 to 2025. She is the Republican nominee in the 2026 election in Texas's 9th congressional district.

Early life and education

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Mealer was born in Sacramento, California.[1] She grew up in Gold River, California.[2][3] She attended Rio Americano High School in Sacramento.[4]

Motivated by the September 11 attacks, Mealer enrolled at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where she played on the women's rugby team.[5][6] She graduated in 2007.[7] She later earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, both completed in 2016.[8]

Military service

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Mealer served in the United States Army.[9]

Finance career

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After completing military service, Mealer attended graduate school and then moved to Houston, Texas, where she worked in finance.[1][8] She resigned from Wells Fargo in 2021 to run for political office.[10][11]

Political career

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Mealer ran as the Republican nominee for Harris County judge in 2022, securing the nomination in a crowded primary. She lost to Democratic nominee Lina Hidalgo by 51% to 49%.[12]

In October 2023, she was named Victory Chair of the Republican Party of Texas, resigning in May 2024 citing family and board commitments. She was appointed to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) board in March 2024, serving as public safety chair until 2025.[13][14][15]

In 2025, Mealer announced her candidacy for Texas's 9th congressional district in the Republican primary.[16]

Personal life

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Mealer is married to Clay Mealer, and they have two children.[8]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Alexandra del Moral Mealer runs her campaign on the notion Hidalgo makes Harris County dangerous". Houston Chronicle. 19 October 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Sports Extra Results". Recordnet. July 10, 2001. Retrieved February 12, 2026. Alexandra Del Moral (Gold River)
  3. ↑ "Tracy's Marpuri Wins Girls". Recordnet. January 14, 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2026. Alexandra Del Moral of Gold River
  4. ↑ "Rio Americano High School students..." Alamy. April 11, 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Sept. 11 tragedy inspired islander to serve her country". Ack.net. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Pointer View" (PDF). USMA. September 29, 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Crime, partisanship in Harris County judge's race". Houston Public Media. October 24, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 "About". Alex Mealer for Congress. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Harris County judge race". Texas Tribune. October 20, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Alexandra del Moral Mealer concedes..." Houston Public Media. November 9, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Mealer-Hidalgo Harris County endorsement". Houston Chronicle. 12 October 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Alexandra del Moral Mealer concedes to Lina Hidalgo in Harris County Judge race". Houston Public Media. November 9, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Alexandra del Moral Mealer Sworn Into METRO Board of Directors". GovDelivery. March 21, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Sen. Ted Cruz and the Republican Party of Texas Name Alexandra Mealer as 2024 Victory Chair". Ted Cruz for Senate. October 9, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Texas GOP Victory Chair Resigns Citing METRO Board Appointment and Family Commitments". The Texan. 16 May 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Former GOP Harris County Judge candidate Alex Mealer declares bid..." Houston Public Media. August 25, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
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