Your Voice for Faith, Family, and Freedom in Texas' 18th Congressional District

Born in Venezuela and proudly Texan by choice, Carmen Maria Montiel came to the United States in 1998 as a student in pursuit of liberty, opportunity, and the American dream and became a Legal Proud American Citizen in 2022.

For over 20 years, she helped build and grow a family-owned medical practice in Houston — the city where she started her family and planted deep roots.
From a young age, Carmen was raised to value faith, family, and freedom above all — principles she has passed on to her three children; however, her journey also comes with a powerful perspective: she witnessed firsthand the devastating collapse of Venezuela under leftist rule.
Once a prosperous nation built on strong family values, Carmen saw her home country of Venuzeula destroyed by the false promises of socialism, corruption, and authoritarianism.

That experience drives Carmen's mission today.  She understands better than most what happens when a nation abandons its core values. She sees the warning signs in America — and she refuses to stay silent and see America destroyed as well.

A Candidate with Real-Life Experience

Carmen Maria Montiel brings a unique and powerful voice to Texas’ 18th Congressional District, a majority Hispanic and Black American community that has long been overlooked by career politicians. She believes this district deserves a representative who truly reflects its values: faith, family, hard work, and personal responsibility.

Before entering politics, Carmen had a successful career in journalism, as an entrepreneur, a business owner, and a successful real estate broker.   
After winning Miss Venezuela, Miss South America, and placing as Second Runner-Up in Miss Universe 1984, Carmen used her platform to inspire young women to pursue excellence through discipline and determination.
This led to a respected career as a television journalist and news anchor in Houston’s Hispanic media market, where she gave a voice to underserved communities and championed common-sense conservative values.

Today, Carmen continues advocating for secure borders, safe communities, economic opportunity, and education free from political indoctrination.

A Fighter for Families and Freedom
Carmen is not just a leader — she is a fighter. After enduring a difficult and abusive marriage, and becoming the target of false, widely publicized accusations, she stood her ground, cleared her name, and won justice for herself and her children.
That personal battle deepened her commitment to the Constitutional Rights and freedoms that make America exceptional.
It also sparked her passion for helping others.  Carmen has hosted workshops and programs focused on empowering women, providing self-defense training, crisis support, and tools to escape and recover from domestic violence. 

Most recently, Carmen has testified numerous times before the Texas Legislature to help craft laws protecting abuse survivors as well her support for bills to stop human trafficking that has increased tremendously due to the Open Border Crisis brought on by the Biden Democrat Administration.

Carmen holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from East Tennessee State University and has been recognized with multiple awards for her work in media and community service. She’s a proud mother of three, a dedicated churchgoer, and an active volunteer in organizations that tackle real problems with real solutions.
 
Why Carmen?
Carmen Maria Montiel is not a politician. She is a mother, a survivor, and a passionate defender of American values.
Her life story is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the power of conservative principles to uplift communities.

Now, she’s ready to fight for TX-18 — to bring common sense back to Washington and to be a true voice for the people.
With your support, we can flip this district  RED  and restore hope, opportunity, and freedom.