Veronica Escobar was born in El Paso, Texas, on September 15, 1969. She attended public schools in El Paso and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Texas at El Paso. She then earned a law degree from Yale Law School.
After law school, Veronica Escobar worked as a public defender in El Paso. She also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at El Paso Law School. In 2012, she was elected to the El Paso County Commissioners Court. She served on the Commissioners Court until 2018, when she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Veronica Escobar has focused on issues such as immigration reform, environmental protection, and affordable healthcare. She has also been a vocal advocate for the people of El Paso, often speaking out against the Trump administration's policies.
Veronica Escobar is a married mother of two children. She resides in El Paso, Texas.