Victor Morales (politician)

Victor M. Morales
Born (1949-11-15) November 15, 1949 (age 75)
OccupationEducator
Known for1996 United States Senate election in Texas

Victor M. Morales (born November 15, 1949) is an American teacher who was the Democratic Party's nominee for the 1996 United States Senate election in Texas in 1996. Morales was a 46-year-old Vietnam War veteran and civics teacher at Poteet High School in Mesquite, Texas when his students dared him to run for Senate and he did.[1]

  1. ^ Verhovek, Sam Howe (April 11, 1996). "Running on Dare, Teacher Wins Senate Primary". New York Times. Retrieved September 24, 2019.