Alex Mealer

Alex Mealer
Personal details
BornAlexandra del Moral
(1984-10-16) October 16, 1984
Sacramento, California, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseClay Mealer
Children2
RelativesArmando del Moral (grandfather)
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
Harvard University (JD, MBA)
WebsiteCampaign website
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service
2007–2012
RankCaptain
UnitArmy Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan

Alexandra Mealer (née del Moral; born October 1984) is a small business owner, former oil & gas investment banker, U.S. Army combat veteran, and politician. A member of the Republican Party, she was the party's nominee for Harris County Judge in 2022, losing narrowly to incumbent Lina Hidalgo.[1] She later served on the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) Board from 2024 to 2025[2] as Public Safety Chair and was named Victory Chair of the Republican Party of Texas in 2023 before resigning in 2024 to serve on the METRO Board.[3][4] As of 2026, she is the Republican nominee for the U.S. House in Texas's 9th congressional district.

Early life and education

Mealer was born in Sacramento, California, in October 1984.[5][6] She grew up in Gold River, California.[7][8] She attended Rio Americano High School in Sacramento, where she was accepted to West Point.[9]

Inspired by the September 11 attacks, Mealer enrolled at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where she played on the women's rugby team.[10][11] She graduated in 2007.[12] She later earned a Juris Doctor (JD) from Harvard Law School and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, both completed in 2016.[13]

Military service

Mealer served in the United States Army from May 2007 to 2012 as a captain, specializing in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (bomb squad). She deployed to Afghanistan during the surge, leading soldiers in combat and defusing explosives.[14][15]

Career

After completing her military service, Mealer attended Harvard where she received a joint JD/MBA. After graduate school she moved to Houston, Texas and entered finance.[5] She resigned from Wells Fargo in late 2021 to run for office.[16][17]

Political career

Mealer ran as the Republican nominee for Harris County Judge in 2022, securing the nomination in a crowded primary. She lost to Democratic nominee Lina Hidalgo by 51% to 49% .[1]

In October 2023, she was named Victory Chair of the Republican Party of Texas, resigning in May 2024 citing family and board commitments. She was appointed to the METRO board in March 2024, serving as Public Safety Chair until 2025.[2][3][4]

In 2025, Mealer announced her candidacy for Texas's 9th congressional district in the Republican primary.[18]

Personal life

Mealer is married to Clay Mealer (also a West Point graduate), and they have two children. They have been married over 17 years.[13] Her paternal grandparents are from Spain.[19] Mealer's paternal grandfather was Armando del Moral.[20]

References

  1. 1 2 "Alexandra del Moral Mealer concedes to Lina Hidalgo in Harris County Judge race". Houston Public Media. November 9, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Alexandra del Moral Mealer Sworn Into METRO Board of Directors". GovDelivery. March 21, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Sen. Ted Cruz and the Republican Party of Texas Name Alexandra Mealer as 2024 Victory Chair". Ted Cruz for Senate. October 9, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Texas GOP Victory Chair Resigns Citing METRO Board Appointment and Family Commitments". The Texan. 16 May 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Alexandra del Moral Mealer runs her campaign on the notion Hidalgo makes Harris County dangerous". Houston Chronicle. 19 October 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Alexandra Mealer". FastPeopleSearch. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Sports Extra Results". Recordnet. July 10, 2001. Retrieved February 12, 2026. Alexandra Del Moral (Gold River)
  8. ↑ "Tracy's Marpuri Wins Girls". Recordnet. January 14, 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2026. Alexandra Del Moral of Gold River
  9. ↑ "Rio Americano High School students..." Alamy. April 11, 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Sept. 11 tragedy inspired islander to serve her country". Ack.net. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Pointer View" (PDF). USMA. September 29, 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Crime, partisanship in Harris County judge's race". Houston Public Media. October 24, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  13. 1 2 "About". Alex Mealer for Congress. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Alex Mealer". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Alexandra del Moral Mealer Wiki Bio". eDailyBuzz. August 5, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Alexandra del Moral Mealer concedes..." Houston Public Media. November 9, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Mealer-Hidalgo Harris County endorsement". Houston Chronicle. 12 October 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Former GOP Harris County Judge candidate Alex Mealer declares bid..." Houston Public Media. August 25, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Harris County judge race". Texas Tribune. October 20, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Alexandra Del Moral Mealer Wiki, Bio, Husband, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Parents". Edailybuzz. August 5, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2026.


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