There has never been a Texan woman in Congress, but the women of Hidalgo County are trying their best to make history in the upcoming elections with Dolly Elizondo.

Elizondo's greatest strength in earning the support of a large cut of voters is her background. She started out from humble beginnings that many in the community will find familiar. She was a divorcee single mother with no college degree, working from the bottom up to finish community college. Through hard work, she eventually purchased her own real estate company in 1997.

Although politics was not in her initial plans, Elizondo and her friends founded the Hidalgo County Democratic Women for women voters. She was eventually elected as the county's Democratic Party chair.

"I think that was the start of what this is now," she said. "Women here have my story."

This relatability is the backbone of her campaign. Women in the community do not feel well-represented in Washington, where a lot of the politicians come from a privileged upbringing or are not from a minority background. With Elizondo, they are encouraged that the issues will be heard from someone who shares the same roots as them.

Sara Lopez, who supported Hillary Clinton in 2008 and came out of political retirement to help Elizondo's campaign, said, "Dolly is one of us."

The district that Elizondo is seeking to represent has a large pool of Latino and Democratic voters. It is an opportune time to run for Congress here as well. Longtime Congressman Ruben Hinojosa confirmed that he would be stepping down from his position this year after two decades. While the women backing Elizondo appreciate Hinojosa, they are eager to see a woman having a seat in Washington.

It's an uphill battle for the position as she is running against six other Democrats, who all have their own strengths in the competitive district. Elizondo's campaign is an efficient but modest operation backed by only five full-time employees and a limited budget. Because most of the Democrat candidates share the same stances in various issues, Elizondo is hoping to set herself apart with her background.

Fortunately, she has gotten the support and endorsement of national organization EMILY's List, which helps female Democrats who are for abortion rights. Other powerful women have also expressed their support include former state Senator Wendy Davis and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

Ultimately, Elizondo and her team are hoping to mobilize the women and unengaged locals of Hidalgo County.

Do you think it's time for someone like Elizondo to take a Congress seat?