Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence by Ex-Girlfriend Ahead of Runoff Election
Angelica Rodriguez, an ex-girlfriend, has publicly accused El Paso City Council District 6 runoff candidate Jesse Moreno of domestic violence, alleging he punched her in the face during an incident in late 2025. Rodriguez shared her allegations via social media…
El Paso, TX, November 11, 2026 — Angelica Rodriguez, an ex-girlfriend of El Paso City Council District 6 runoff candidate Jesse Moreno, has publicly come forward with allegations of domestic violence against him.
Rodriguez stated via social media that Moreno allegedly punched her in the face during an incident that occurred in late 2025. According to Rodriguez, the physical altercation took place inside Moreno’s car. She shared these allegations after rumors about the incident began to circulate.
Jesse Moreno is currently a candidate in a runoff election for the El Paso City Council District 6 seat. When reached for comment regarding the allegations, Moreno acknowledged the gravity of domestic violence. However, he declined to discuss the personal matter in a public forum.
Details regarding the specific date of the alleged incident in late 2025 were not provided. Furthermore, the summary does not include information about any official complaints filed, investigation outcomes, or any other actions taken following the alleged event. Moreno’s campaign has not released further statements concerning the accusations beyond his initial response.
Story summarized from the original created by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert,Diego Mendoza-Moyers on elpasomatters.org, see more information here.
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