SAN ANTONIO – Gina Ortiz Jones announced Tuesday she will be running against Rep. Will Hurd for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District in 2020, after conceding in November 2018.

• Announced candidacy on Tuesday
• Lost by 926 votes in November 2018
• Served under President Barack Obama

She announced her candidacy on Twitter, highlighting her close loss of 926 votes last year.

On Wednesday, her campaign announced she had raised over $100,00 in first day of campaigning.

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Over the past 14 years, Jones has built a career in national security, with a particular focus on defense intelligence and economic security. This includes serving as the director for investment at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative under President Barack Obama.