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==Background==

==Background==

Canseco was born and reared in [[Laredo]] in Webb County in south [[Texas]], the eldest of eight children of the former Consuelo Sada Rangel, of Shephardic [[Jewish]] descent, and Dr. Francisco Manuel Canseco, an [[Italy|Italian]]-American. Both parents were born in Monterrey, [[Mexico]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com |title=RootsWeb: Freepages |website=Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com |date= |accessdate=2016-04-06}}</ref> [[Mexico]].<ref>[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/%7Ebattle/reps/canseco.htm "Quico Canseco"], Rootsweb</ref> He earned a Bachelor of Arts in [[History]] from the private [[Roman Catholic]] Saint Louis University in 1972 and earned a [[Juris Doctor]]ate from the SLU School of Law in 1975. He is a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon international fraternity.  

Canseco was born and reared in [[Laredo]] in Webb County in south [[Texas]], the eldest of eight children of the former Consuelo Sada Rangel, of Shephardic [[Jewish]] descent, and Dr. Francisco Manuel Canseco, an [[Italy|Italian]]-American. Both parents were born in Monterrey, [[Mexico]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com |title=RootsWeb: Freepages |website=Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com |date= |accessdate=2016-04-06}}</ref> [[Mexico]].<ref>[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/%7Ebattle/reps/canseco.htm "Quico Canseco"], Rootsweb</ref> He earned a Bachelor of Arts in [[History]] from the private [[Roman Catholic]] Saint Louis University in 1972 and earned a [[Juris Doctor]]ate from the SLU School of Law in 1975. He is a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon international fraternity.  

==Legal and business career==

==Legal and business career==

Canseco defeated Rodriguez 49 to 44 percent to claim the seat.<ref>Texas Secretary of State, General Election Returns, November 3, 2010.</ref>In the 2010 campaign, Canseco obtained two loans totaling $88,000 from his family-owned enterprises. The money was taken from a bank account of a subsidiary company with an address in [[Mexico]]. He also provided $86,000 in his own funds as a campaign loan. When he ran in 2014, federal regulators audited his campaign funds to see if he had violated the rules on corporate  contributions and a longstanding ban on political donations made by foreign nationals, corporations, partnerships, and associations.<ref>Kevin  Diaz, "Texas's 23rd Congressional District: Feds audit Canseco's campaign finances," ''Laredo Morning Times,'' May 2, 2014, pp. 1, 10A.</ref>

Canseco defeated Rodriguez 49 to 44 percent to claim the seat.<ref>Texas Secretary of State, General Election Returns, November 3, 2010.</ref>In the 2010 campaign, Canseco obtained two loans totaling $88,000 from his family-owned enterprises. The money was taken from a bank account of a subsidiary company with an address in [[Mexico]]. He also provided $86,000 in his own funds as a campaign loan. When he ran in 2014, federal regulators audited his campaign funds to see if he had violated the rules on corporate  contributions and a longstanding ban on political donations made by foreign nationals, corporations, partnerships, and associations.<ref>Kevin  Diaz, "Texas's 23rd Congressional District: Feds audit Canseco's campaign finances," ''Laredo Morning Times,'' May 2, 2014, pp. 1, 10A.</ref>

In 2012, former Representative Ciro Rodriguez challenged Canseco for the District 23 U.S. House seat,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationaljournal.com/pictures-video/trying-again-former-representatives-seeking-a-second-chance-pictures-20111122 |title=Trying Again: Former Representatives Seeking a Second Chance |publisher=National Journal |date=November 22, 2011 |accessdate=November 24, 2011}}</ref> but he lost the Democratic primary to State Representative Pete Gallego of Alpine in Brewster County, 55 to 45 percent.

In 2012, former Representative Ciro Rodriguez entered the District 23 U.S. House seat,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationaljournal.com/pictures-video/trying-again-former-representatives-seeking-a-second-chance-pictures-20111122 |title=Trying Again: Former Representatives Seeking a Second Chance |publisher=''National Journal''|date=November 22, 2011 |accessdate=November 24, 2011}}</ref> but he lost the Democratic primary to State Representative Pete Gallego of Alpine in Brewster County, 55 to 45 percent.<ref>Texas Secretary of State, Democratic runoff election returns, May 27, 2012.</ref>7

In the November 6 general election, Gallego unseated Canseco, 50 to 46 percent. Two minor candidates held the remaining 4.1 percent of the ballots.<ref>Texas Secretary of State, General election returns, November 6, 2012. }}</ref> The race was contested amid allegations of voter fraud and irregularities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Canseco not conceding congressional race|url=http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/canseco-not-conceding-congressional-race/nSzm2/}}</ref> On November 9, Canseco conceded to Gallego, citing the high costs and lengthy period of time required to contest the election. Although Canseco continued to allege numerous irregularities, he had concluded that "a full investigation and recount would be expensive and time-consuming," considering that the 23rd District embraces all or parts of twenty-nine counties.<ref>Gary Martin, "Canseco calls Gallego on Friday to concede race", ''Laredo Morning Times'', November 10, 2012, p. 5A</ref>  Canseco carried the portion of Bexar County, home to more than half of the population of the district's population.  However, it was not enough to overcome Gallego's margins in the central and western portions of the district, which also included Gallego's former Texas House seat.  Gallego also dominated the heavily Hispanic border areas.

In the general election of November 6, 2012, Gallego unseated Canseco, 50 to 46 percent. Two minor candidates held the remaining 4.1 percent of the ballots.<ref>Texas Secretary of State, General election returns, November 6, 2012. }}</ref> The race was contested amid allegations of voter fraud and irregularities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Canseco not conceding congressional race|url=http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/canseco-not-conceding-congressional-race/nSzm2/}}</ref> On November 9, Canseco conceded to Gallego, citing the high costs and lengthy period of time required to contest the election. Although Canseco continued to allege numerous irregularities, he had concluded that "a full investigation and recount would be expensive and time-consuming," considering that the 23rd District embraces all or parts of twenty-nine counties.<ref>Gary Martin, "Canseco calls Gallego on Friday to concede race", ''Laredo Morning Times'', November 10, 2012, p. 5A</ref>  Canseco carried the portion of Bexar County, home to more than half of the population of the district's population.  However, it was not enough to overcome Gallego's margins in the central and western portions of the district, which also included Gallego's former Texas House seat.  Gallego also dominated the heavily Hispanic border areas.

In 2014, Canseco again sought to returns to Congress and  polled 10,204 votes (40.4 percent) in the Republican primary on March 4. He finished a close second to Will Hurd, his intra-party rival from 2010. Hurd received 10,348 votes (40.9 percent). The remaining but critical 4,723 votes (18.7 percent) went to a third candidate, Robert Lowry.<ref>Texas Secretary of State, Republican primary returns, March 4, 2014.</ref> In the May 27 runoff election,  Hurd handily defeated Canseco, 8,698 votes (59.5 percent) to 5,924 (40.5 percent)<ref>Texas Secretary of State, Republican runoff election returns, May 27, 2014.</ref>then faced Pete Gallego in the November 4 general election.

In 2014, Canseco again sought to returns to Congress and  polled 10,204 votes (40.4 percent) in the Republican primary on March 4. He finished a close second to Will Hurd, his intra-party rival from 2010. Hurd received 10,348 votes (40.9 percent). The remaining but critical 4,723 votes (18.7 percent) went to a third candidate, Robert Lowry.<ref>Texas Secretary of State, Republican primary returns, March 4, 2014.</ref> In the May 27 runoff election,  Hurd handily defeated Canseco, 8,698 votes (59.5 percent) to 5,924 (40.5 percent)<ref>Texas Secretary of State, Republican runoff election returns, May 27, 2014.</ref>then faced Pete Gallego in the November 4 general election.

In 2018, Canseco contested the District 21 U.S. House seat vacated by the retiring Republican Lamar Smith. He finished in a multi-candidate field with 4 percent of the ballots cast.<ref>Texas Secretary of State, Republican primary election returns, March 6, 2018.</ref> [[Chip Roy]], who carried the backing of U.S. Senator [[Ted Cruz]], narrowly won the Republican runoff contest and then the general election.  

In 2018, Canseco contested the District 21 U.S. House seat vacated by the retiring Republican Lamar Smith. He finished in a multi-candidate field with 4 percent of the ballots cast.<ref>Texas Secretary of State, Republican primary election returns, March 6, 2018.</ref> [[Chip Roy]], who carried the backing of U.S. Senator [[Ted Cruz]], narrowly won the Republican runoff contest and then the general election on November 6, 2018.  

===Canseco on the issues===

===Canseco on the issues===

Canseco described himself as a "limited-government conservative."<ref>[http://cansecoforcongress.com/about Bio page on campaign site].</ref> He supported restrictions on [[illegal alien]]s, the repeal of President [[Barack H. Obama]]'s  [[Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act]]. During the campaign, Canseco openly identified with the [[Tea Party]].<ref>{{cite news|first=James C.|last=McKinley, Jr.|title=In House Race in Texas, a Spotlight on the Hispanic Vote|date=October 28, 2010|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/29/us/politics/29hispanics.html|publisher=''[[The New York Times]]''|accessdate=October 29, 2010}}</ref>

Canseco described himself as a "limited-government conservative."<ref>[http://cansecoforcongress.com/about Bio page on campaign site].</ref> He supported restrictions on [[illegal alien]]s, the repeal of President [[Barack H. Obama]]'s  [[Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act]]. During the campaign, Canseco openly identified with the [[Tea Party]].<ref>{{cite news|first=James C.|last=McKinley, Jr.|title=In House Race in Texas, a Spotlight on the Hispanic Vote|date=October 28, 2010|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/29/us/politics/29hispanics.html|publisher=''[[The New York Times]]''|accessdate=October 29, 2010}}</ref>

Canseco was a member of the Republican Study Committee; at the time Canseco was one of only four Latino members to have served on the RSC. He was also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Conference. In 2012, Canseco delivered the Spanish language version of the Republican response to the [[State of the Union Address]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Martin|url=http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012/01/julian-castro-and-quico-canseco-get-moment-in-spotlight-at-sotu/|title=Julian Castro and Quico Canseco get moment in spotlight at SOTU - Texas on the Potomac |publisher=Blog.chron.com|date=January 24, 2012|accessdate=April 6, 2016}}</ref>

Canseco was a member of the Republican Study Committee; at the time one of only four Latino members to have served on the panel. He was also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Conference. In 2012, he delivered the Spanish language version of the Republican response to the [[State of the Union Address]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Martin|url=http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012/01/julian-castro-and-quico-canseco-get-moment-in-spotlight-at-sotu/|title=Julian Castro and Quico Canseco get moment in spotlight at SOTU - Texas on the Potomac |publisher=Blog.chron.com|date=January 24, 2012|accessdate=April 6, 2016}}</ref>

In summer 2011, Canseco was criticized after initially declining to introduce a bill allowing for a swap of land between the U.S. government and Bexar County, Texas. The bill, which was supported by [[United States Secretary  of the Interior]] Ken Salazar and sponsored by the retiring U. S. Senator [[Kay Bailey Hutchison]], expanded the development of the San Antonio River to the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.<ref>{{cite news |title=Canseco is slow to move on Mission Park Expansion|date=July 24, 2011|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/news_columnists/scott_stroud/article/Canseco-is-slow-to-move-on-Missions-park-expansion-1560374.php |ppublisher=''San Antonio Express-News''|accessdate=July 24, 2011}}</ref>

In summer 2011, Canseco was criticized after initially declining to introduce a bill allowing for a swap of land between the U.S. government and Bexar County, Texas. The bill, which was supported by [[United States Secretary  of the Interior]] Ken Salazar and sponsored by the retiring U. S. Senator [[Kay Bailey Hutchison]], expanded the development of the San Antonio River to the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.<ref>{{cite news |title=Canseco is slow to move on Mission Park Expansion|date=July 24, 2011|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/news_columnists/scott_stroud/article/Canseco-is-slow-to-move-on-Missions-park-expansion-1560374.php |ppublisher=''San Antonio Express-News''|accessdate=July 24, 2011}}</ref>

In April 2012, while at the San Antonio International Airport, Canseco claimed that he was assaulted by the Transportation Security Administration when an officer "was patting me down where no one is supposed to go."  The TSA officer said that he was assaulted by Canseco, but no arrests were made. Canseco advocated for changes in security procedures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kens5.com/news/local/I-TEAM--Congressman-Canseco-says-TSA-agent-assaulted-him-during-a-pat-down-148756365.html|title=Congressman says he was assaulted during pat-down|publisher=KENS-TV in San Antonio|accessdate=April 24, 2012}}</ref>

In April 2012, while at the San Antonio International Airport, Canseco claimed that he was assaulted by the Transportation Security Administration when an officer "was patting me down where no one is supposed to go."  The TSA officer said that he was assaulted by Canseco, but no arrests were made. Canseco advocated for changes in security procedures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kens5.com/news/local/I-TEAM--Congressman-Canseco-says-TSA-agent-assaulted-him-during-a-pat-down-148756365.html|title=Congressman says he was assaulted during pat-down|publisher=KENS-TV in San Antonio|accessdate=April 24, 2012}}</ref>

Canseco reportedly voted with his party 96 percent of the time on all recorded issues.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/C001082|title= Quico Canseco (R)|author= |date= |publisher=''[[Washington Post]]''|accessdate=October 26, 2012}}</ref>

Canseco reportedly voted with his party 96 percent of the time on all recorded issues.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/C001082|title= Quico Canseco (R)|publisher=''[[Washington Post]]''|accessdate=October 26, 2012}}</ref>

 

 

 

 

Canseco and his wife, Gloria, have been married since 1979. After living for years in Laredo, the couple relocated to San Antonio. They have three children and attend St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cansecoforcongress.com/about |title=Canseco for Congress |publisher=Canseco for Congress |date= |accessdate=November 24, 2011}}</ref>  

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