Marcos Isaias Vélez worked in the oil and gas industry and is now an organized labor leader with the United Steelworkers. He lives in the Houston area. He’s seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in 2026.

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This article was assembled by various members of the San Antonio Report staff.