Amparo Bazan
Organizations
Delta Area of Rio Grande Valley
Location
Elsa, Texas
Biography
Amparo Bazan grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and currently lives in Elsa, Texas. Her commitment to service began as a youth volunteer at her church. As an adult, Bazan’s political work began when her husband first ran for public office. She served as an election worker and transported people to the polls. Proper election procedure was important to Bazan, and there were instances when she faced challenges to her adherence to election rules. Bazan is a mother and grandmother, and has continued volunteer work at her church throughout her life. She continues to transport people to the polls.
Audio Clips
Interviewed by Cristina Salinas on December 8, 2022 in Elsa, Texas
Bazan speaks about helping her community by offering rides to the poll stations.
Bazan speaks on the variety of ways she helped the community such as making sure officials are doing what they’re supposed to (what they promised to the people) and being aware of funding distributions.
Bazan speaks on her contribution to raising voting awareness among the community. She got people to vote, taught political literacy, and made sure she was someone in the community people could trust.
Bazan speaks on gender roles and how women are more approachable because they know how to communicate better than men. Women tend to trust other women easier than men because no mansplaining is involved.
Digital Archive
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elsa, where Bazan is a member of the congregation and a lifelong volunteer.
Amparo and Walo Bazan posing with Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy at Bazan campaign event in 2001.
Campaign event for Esperanza Salinas at a supporter’s house; Amparo Bazan is 3rd from left, in back.