The Unlikely Candidate: Breaking Barriers to Elected Office and Beyond - Paperback

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Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9798993490113

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by Diana Maldonado (Author)

The Unlikely Candidate: Breaking Barriers to Elected Office and Beyond

By Diana Maldonado

A single mom. A Latina. Not Ivy League. Not wealthy. Not "connected." But when her community needed a new voice in Texas politics, Diana didn't wait for permission-she ran.

In The Unlikely Candidate, Diana tells the story of how she defied expectations to become the first Latina-and the first woman-elected to represent her district in the Texas House of Representatives. With grit, clarity, and a focus on real-life lessons, she shares:

What it's like to run for office without insider access
How she raised nearly $1 million without generational wealth or political clout
The backlash she faced from unexpected places
The emotional and financial challenges of running for office
And how she is using her experience to open doors for others

More than a campaign memoir, The Unlikely Candidate is a guide and inspiration for those ready to step into public leadership-even when the odds are against them.

Number of Pages: 198

Dimensions: 0.45 x 8 x 5 IN

Publication Date: November 13, 2025

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