Blanco Comes Back to CD23  

San Antonio, Texas

Congressman-elect Pete Gallego (TX-23) has selected Cesar J. Blanco, a native of El Paso and resident of San Antonio’s Southside, as chief of staff for his congressional office.  Cesar previously served the 23rd District in a variety of capacities, including chief of staff and district director for former Congressman Ciro Rodriguez (TX-23). “I’m excited to have Cesar on board,” said Congressman-elect Pete Gallego. “He doesn't need a learning curve. He brings experience and a deep familiarity to this job.  He understands the unique makeup of the district, knows the people, has managed a Congressional office, and knows the key players.  All these things benefit the constituents of District 23. He will be an exceptional public servant.” “It’s an honor to serve my community in this capacity,” added Cesar Blanco, the incoming chief of staff. “This is a big responsibility. We will run an extremely effective congressional office that puts the needs of the constituents and the district first. Our office will work around the clock with the goal of making our constituents proud.” Most recently, Cesar served as the Arizona State Director for Obama for America during the 2012 Presidential Election. Previously, he was the Western Region Political Director for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), serving as the Democratic Party’s principal liaison and political advisor for the West while working with 13 state parties and coordinating with the White House, Cabinet members, and the DNC Chair and Vice Chairs.  Cesar served as a Congressional Relations Officer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and started his career as a Military Intelligence Analyst in the U.S. Navy.  He is a graduate El Paso’s Eastwood High School and The University of Texas at El Paso.