Alexandra Mealer (née del Moral; born 1983/1984) is a former banker and politician. She served on the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County board from 2024 to 2025. She is the Republican nominee in the 2026 election in Texas's 9th congressional district.
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Early life and education
Mealer was born in Sacramento, California. She grew up in Gold River, California. She attended Rio Americano High School in Sacramento.
Motivated 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. She graduated in 2007. She later earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, both completed in 2016.
Military service
Mealer served in the United States Army.
Finance career
After completing military service, Mealer attended graduate school and then moved to Houston, Texas, where she worked in finance. She resigned from Wells Fargo in 2021 to run for political office.
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%.
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 Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) board in March 2024, serving as public safety chair until 2025.
In 2025, Mealer announced her candidacy for Texas's 9th congressional district in the Republican primary.
Personal life
Mealer is married to Clay Mealer, and they have two children.