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2026 Texas U.S. House District 12 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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ANGELA "HELI" RODRIGUEZ PRILLIMAN
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3101 W 6TH #470816 · FORT WORTH, TX 76147
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Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: 3101 W 6TH #470816
Mailing address: FORT WORTH, TX 76147
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Candidate: ANGELA "HELI" RODRIGUEZ PRILLIMAN
Office: U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 12
Party: Democratic
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Occupation: ENTREPRENEUR
From Fort Worth, Texas, Heli Rodriguez Prilliman is the Democratic candidate for United States Representative, Congressional District 12. Raised in Stephenville and a graduate of Texas A&M, she’s an entrepreneur and educator with over a decade of experience in the technology space. Heli’s Bio >
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From Fort Worth, Texas, Heli Rodriguez Prilliman is the Democratic candidate for United States Representative, Congressional District 12. Raised in Stephenville and a graduate of Texas A&M, she’s an entrepreneur and educator with over a decade of experience in the technology space. Heli’s Bio >
Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)? My biggest qualifications are:I’m a real life working mom who was forced out of the workforce because of our country's lack of affordable childcare and I'm committed to fighting for universal childcare and healthcare for all.I’m a Mexican American female raised in rural Texas that experienced, first hand, what happens when communities lack health care, reproductive education, and history education that is inclusive of our diverse population (hint: addiction, child abuse, teen pregnancies, domestic violence, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc);I’ve helped thousands of local business owners, in Texas and across the country, grow their budding companies with my previous work at Fivestars (now SumUp) and fueled entrepreneurial growth that created new jobs and boosted our economy;I’ve helped build tech startups over the past decade and understand the importance of regulating social media and AI development, so technology innovation encourage the best of us instead of the worst.
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Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)? My biggest qualifications are:I’m a real life working mom who was forced out of the workforce because of our country's lack of affordable childcare and I'm committed to fighting for universal childcare and healthcare for all.I’m a Mexican American female raised in rural Texas that experienced, first hand, what happens when communities lack health care, reproductive education, and history education that is inclusive of our diverse population (hint: addiction, child abuse, teen pregnancies, domestic violence, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc);I’ve helped thousands of local business owners, in Texas and across the country, grow their budding companies with my previous work at Fivestars (now SumUp) and fueled entrepreneurial growth that created new jobs and boosted our economy;I’ve helped build tech startups over the past decade and understand the importance of regulating social media and AI development, so technology innovation encourage the best of us instead of the worst.
I’m a Mexican American female raised in rural Texas that experienced, first hand, what happens when communities lack health care, reproductive education, and history education that is inclusive of our diverse population (hint: addiction, child abuse, teen pregnancies, domestic violence, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc);
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I’m a Mexican American female raised in rural Texas that experienced, first hand, what happens when communities lack health care, reproductive education, and history education that is inclusive of our diverse population (hint: addiction, child abuse, teen pregnancies, domestic violence, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc);
Heli was raised in Stephenville, Texas, graduated from Texas A&M University, and is an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the Silicon Valley startup scene.
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Heli was raised in Stephenville, Texas, graduated from Texas A&M University, and is an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the Silicon Valley startup scene.
Heli also serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at FourthWave, a startup accelerator for women-led tech companies; as a Founder Mentor for Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Futurists Program that funds bold ideas and companies led by Black and Latine entrepreneurs; and is the co-creator of The C Curve – an inspiring podcast for both nail technicians and the manicure enthusiasts who want to learn more about and advocate for the nail artists in our communities.
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Heli also serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at FourthWave, a startup accelerator for women-led tech companies; as a Founder Mentor for Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Futurists Program that funds bold ideas and companies led by Black and Latine entrepreneurs; and is the co-creator of The C Curve – an inspiring podcast for both nail technicians and the manicure enthusiasts who want to learn more about and advocate for the nail artists in our communities.
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With its explosive growth into a majority Hispanic population, its highest rate of uninsured constituents in the U.S., and the divisive political climate fueled by billionaire funding, Texans can’t afford to repeat our past mistakes of backing bland policy solutions and politicians.
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With its explosive growth into a majority Hispanic population, its highest rate of uninsured constituents in the U.S., and the divisive political climate fueled by billionaire funding, Texans can’t afford to repeat our past mistakes of backing bland policy solutions and politicians.
What reforms, if any, would you support to increase accountability of social media platforms and artificial intelligence companies? I worked in tech for more than a decade – seeing the good, bad, and ugly in the entrepreneur startup world. I saw the rise of unchecked social media and surveillance, backed by the same VCs and billionaires pushing unfettered AI development today. We must pass AI whistleblower protections, pass basic AI liability laws, restrict AI companions for kids, require mandatory AI testing and transparency requirements, and work with other governments globally to protect against AI's worst case scenarios. While we have mostly old folks in Congress addicted to their algorithms, it's important to elevate young leaders who can speak to these complex issues – like me!
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What reforms, if any, would you support to increase accountability of social media platforms and artificial intelligence companies? I worked in tech for more than a decade – seeing the good, bad, and ugly in the entrepreneur startup world. I saw the rise of unchecked social media and surveillance, backed by the same VCs and billionaires pushing unfettered AI development today. We must pass AI whistleblower protections, pass basic AI liability laws, restrict AI companions for kids, require mandatory AI testing and transparency requirements, and work with other governments globally to protect against AI's worst case scenarios. While we have mostly old folks in Congress addicted to their algorithms, it's important to elevate young leaders who can speak to these complex issues – like me!
I worked in tech for more than a decade – seeing the good, bad, and ugly in the entrepreneur startup world. I saw the rise of unchecked social media and surveillance, backed by the same VCs and billionaires pushing unfettered AI development today. We must pass AI whistleblower protections, pass basic AI liability laws, restrict AI companions for kids, require mandatory AI testing and transparency requirements, and work with other governments globally to protect against AI's worst case scenarios. While we have mostly old folks in Congress addicted to their algorithms, it's important to elevate young leaders who can speak to these complex issues – like me!
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I worked in tech for more than a decade – seeing the good, bad, and ugly in the entrepreneur startup world. I saw the rise of unchecked social media and surveillance, backed by the same VCs and billionaires pushing unfettered AI development today. We must pass AI whistleblower protections, pass basic AI liability laws, restrict AI companions for kids, require mandatory AI testing and transparency requirements, and work with other governments globally to protect against AI's worst case scenarios. While we have mostly old folks in Congress addicted to their algorithms, it's important to elevate young leaders who can speak to these complex issues – like me!
While our country is currently headed in the wrong direction (groceries, child care, and healthcare costs remain high, alongside a lawless ICE backed by a lawless president), the arc of our country's history bends towards justice. What gives me hope is looking at the other times in history where we have survived big catastrophes and changed for the better. Our country was extremely divided in the 1860s during abolishment of slavery and reconstruction, and again in the 1960s/70s during the civil rights era, antiwar protests, etc. Young Americans from all shades and backgrounds continue to rise up and push for change and new leadership – we're doing that again now!
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While our country is currently headed in the wrong direction (groceries, child care, and healthcare costs remain high, alongside a lawless ICE backed by a lawless president), the arc of our country's history bends towards justice. What gives me hope is looking at the other times in history where we have survived big catastrophes and changed for the better. Our country was extremely divided in the 1860s during abolishment of slavery and reconstruction, and again in the 1960s/70s during the civil rights era, antiwar protests, etc. Young Americans from all shades and backgrounds continue to rise up and push for change and new leadership – we're doing that again now!
We need to create more access to affordable childcare by investing in and creating better paying jobs for caregivers so more parents can go back to work. We need universal healthcare that is not attached to an employer so small businesses can finally attract more workers. We also need to invest small business capital in a wide variety of young entrepreneurs instead of only investing in those who already come from wealthy backgrounds and lots of assets.
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We need to create more access to affordable childcare by investing in and creating better paying jobs for caregivers so more parents can go back to work. We need universal healthcare that is not attached to an employer so small businesses can finally attract more workers. We also need to invest small business capital in a wide variety of young entrepreneurs instead of only investing in those who already come from wealthy backgrounds and lots of assets.
What is the greatest foreign threat to America now, and how should we address it? Our greatest foreign threat is our democratic allies around the world abandoning us (or worse, attacking us!) because of the lawless actions of president Trump and the people who continue to support him. We address it by removing Trump from office, removing congresspeople and senators who support him from office, and holding them accountable for their crimes against humanity.
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What is the greatest foreign threat to America now, and how should we address it? Our greatest foreign threat is our democratic allies around the world abandoning us (or worse, attacking us!) because of the lawless actions of president Trump and the people who continue to support him. We address it by removing Trump from office, removing congresspeople and senators who support him from office, and holding them accountable for their crimes against humanity.
Our greatest foreign threat is our democratic allies around the world abandoning us (or worse, attacking us!) because of the lawless actions of president Trump and the people who continue to support him. We address it by removing Trump from office, removing congresspeople and senators who support him from office, and holding them accountable for their crimes against humanity.
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Our greatest foreign threat is our democratic allies around the world abandoning us (or worse, attacking us!) because of the lawless actions of president Trump and the people who continue to support him. We address it by removing Trump from office, removing congresspeople and senators who support him from office, and holding them accountable for their crimes against humanity.
Our greatest domestic threat is Donald Trump, his admin, and the congresspeople and senators that continue to allow him to sow chaos, death, and destruction for their own financial benefit.
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Our greatest domestic threat is Donald Trump, his admin, and the congresspeople and senators that continue to allow him to sow chaos, death, and destruction for their own financial benefit.
I am not satisfied with the Trump administration's approach to Russia/Ukraine, what would I do differently? I wouldn't bow to Putin's nonsense and I would support the Ukrainian people. Putin tried to take land that wasn't his, and he must pay reparations for that.
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I am not satisfied with the Trump administration's approach to Russia/Ukraine, what would I do differently? I wouldn't bow to Putin's nonsense and I would support the Ukrainian people. Putin tried to take land that wasn't his, and he must pay reparations for that.
Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)? My biggest qualifications are:I’m a real life working mom who was forced out of the workforce because of our country's lack of affordable childcare and I'm committed to fighting for universal childcare and healthcare for all.I’m a Mexican American female raised in rural Texas that experienced, first hand, what happens when communities lack health care, reproductive education, and history education that is inclusive of our diverse population (hint: addiction, child abuse, teen pregnancies, domestic violence, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc);I’ve helped thousands of local business owners, in Texas and across the country, grow their budding companies with my previous work at Fivestars (now SumUp) and fueled entrepreneurial growth that created new jobs and boosted our economy;I’ve helped build tech startups over the past decade and understand the importance of regulating social media and AI development, so technology innovation encourage the best of us instead of the worst.
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Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)? My biggest qualifications are:I’m a real life working mom who was forced out of the workforce because of our country's lack of affordable childcare and I'm committed to fighting for universal childcare and healthcare for all.I’m a Mexican American female raised in rural Texas that experienced, first hand, what happens when communities lack health care, reproductive education, and history education that is inclusive of our diverse population (hint: addiction, child abuse, teen pregnancies, domestic violence, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc);I’ve helped thousands of local business owners, in Texas and across the country, grow their budding companies with my previous work at Fivestars (now SumUp) and fueled entrepreneurial growth that created new jobs and boosted our economy;I’ve helped build tech startups over the past decade and understand the importance of regulating social media and AI development, so technology innovation encourage the best of us instead of the worst.
Today, Heli is running for Congress to support working families with a $10/day cap on child care, to boost small businesses with a universalized healthcare system not attached to an employer, and to protect our democracy with voting rights, public education, and the removal of billionaire money in politics.
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Today, Heli is running for Congress to support working families with a $10/day cap on child care, to boost small businesses with a universalized healthcare system not attached to an employer, and to protect our democracy with voting rights, public education, and the removal of billionaire money in politics.
Enter Heli, an inspiring leader with rural Texas roots, fighting for universal health care, universal child care, voting rights, fully funding our public schools, and the removal of billionaire money in politics. The Issues >
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Enter Heli, an inspiring leader with rural Texas roots, fighting for universal health care, universal child care, voting rights, fully funding our public schools, and the removal of billionaire money in politics. The Issues >
Is the country headed in the right or wrong direction? Why? While our country is currently headed in the wrong direction (groceries, child care, and healthcare costs remain high, alongside a lawless ICE backed by a lawless president), the arc of our country's history bends towards justice. What gives me hope is looking at the other times in history where we have survived big catastrophes and changed for the better. Our country was extremely divided in the 1860s during abolishment of slavery and reconstruction, and again in the 1960s/70s during the civil rights era, antiwar protests, etc. Young Americans from all shades and backgrounds continue to rise up and push for change and new leadership – we're doing that again now!
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Is the country headed in the right or wrong direction? Why? While our country is currently headed in the wrong direction (groceries, child care, and healthcare costs remain high, alongside a lawless ICE backed by a lawless president), the arc of our country's history bends towards justice. What gives me hope is looking at the other times in history where we have survived big catastrophes and changed for the better. Our country was extremely divided in the 1860s during abolishment of slavery and reconstruction, and again in the 1960s/70s during the civil rights era, antiwar protests, etc. Young Americans from all shades and backgrounds continue to rise up and push for change and new leadership – we're doing that again now!
What measures would you advocate to strengthen America’s economy? Honestly, our financial and economic interests would work themselves out if we adequately funded childcare, healthcare, education, and mental health care for the American people instead of funding never ending wars and mass surveillance on citizens.We need to create more access to affordable childcare by investing in and creating better paying jobs for caregivers so more parents can go back to work. We need universal healthcare that is not attached to an employer so small businesses can finally attract more workers. We also need to invest small business capital in a wide variety of young entrepreneurs instead of only investing in those who already come from wealthy backgrounds and lots of assets.It's hard for us to lead around the world and innovate when we're all burnt out and stretched thin at home. When people feel more optimistic and less strung out in life, they perform better at work, can creatively solve problems, start new businesses, etc.
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What measures would you advocate to strengthen America’s economy? Honestly, our financial and economic interests would work themselves out if we adequately funded childcare, healthcare, education, and mental health care for the American people instead of funding never ending wars and mass surveillance on citizens.We need to create more access to affordable childcare by investing in and creating better paying jobs for caregivers so more parents can go back to work. We need universal healthcare that is not attached to an employer so small businesses can finally attract more workers. We also need to invest small business capital in a wide variety of young entrepreneurs instead of only investing in those who already come from wealthy backgrounds and lots of assets.It's hard for us to lead around the world and innovate when we're all burnt out and stretched thin at home. When people feel more optimistic and less strung out in life, they perform better at work, can creatively solve problems, start new businesses, etc.
What is the greatest domestic threat, and how should we address it? Our greatest domestic threat is Donald Trump, his admin, and the congresspeople and senators that continue to allow him to sow chaos, death, and destruction for their own financial benefit.
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What is the greatest domestic threat, and how should we address it? Our greatest domestic threat is Donald Trump, his admin, and the congresspeople and senators that continue to allow him to sow chaos, death, and destruction for their own financial benefit.
Are you satisfied with the Trump administration’s approach to the Russia/Ukraine war? What would you do differently? I am not satisfied with the Trump administration's approach to Russia/Ukraine, what would I do differently? I wouldn't bow to Putin's nonsense and I would support the Ukrainian people. Putin tried to take land that wasn't his, and he must pay reparations for that.
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Are you satisfied with the Trump administration’s approach to the Russia/Ukraine war? What would you do differently? I am not satisfied with the Trump administration's approach to Russia/Ukraine, what would I do differently? I wouldn't bow to Putin's nonsense and I would support the Ukrainian people. Putin tried to take land that wasn't his, and he must pay reparations for that.
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