| Alejandro Mendoza | |
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| Alex Mendoza in Los Angeles, CA on October 16, 2011, the day after his nomination for Vice President of the United States | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1977 Riverside, California, United States |
| Political party | Socialist |
| Spouse(s) | Louise |
| Children | Zyanya |
| Alma mater | Riverside Community College, University of Texas at Dallas |
Alejandro "Alex" Mendoza (born April 25, 1977) is an American ex-Marine, owner of a lawn care business and democratic socialist politician from Dallas, Texas who is the vice presidential candidate for the 2012 elections, with the nomination of the Socialist Party USA.[1] Mendoza, of Texas, is running with Stewart Alexander of California for President.[2] Mendoza is currently serving as the State Chair for the Socialist Party of Texas.
Mendoza was born in Riverside, California to parents who immigrated from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Mendoza graduated from Palm Springs High School in 1995. Shorty after graduation, Mendoza joined the United State Marine Corps for four years, and served with the most decorated regiment in the Marine Corps, the 5th Marine Regiment. Mendoza moved to Texas shortly after honorably serving in the Marines. Mendoza has spent the previous years working in the Information Technology field and has worked all over the world (Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, England, and Argentina). Mendoza is now an independent business owner of a local, sustainable, lawn care business.[3]
Currently, Alejandro Mendoza is attending University of Texas at Dallas pursuing a Masters degree in Geosciences with emphasis in Environmental Geology.
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stewart Alexander |
Socialist Party Vice Presidential candidate 2012 |
Succeeded by To be determined |
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