CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Local politician Roland Barrera has announced his intentions to run for State Representative District 34.
As KRIS 6 News reported last week, incumbent Abel Herrero says he does not intend to seek re-election.
Barrera, a Corpus Christi City Councilman, confirmed with KRIS 6 News that he plans to run for that seat.
Barrera was elected to the City Council District 3 seat back in 2018. He also runs an insurance agency in Corpus Christi.
District 34 includes Robstown, Bishop, Banquete, Petronila, Agua Dulce, Driscoll, and parts of Corpus Christi and Sandia.
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