Former El Paso Rep's Husband Pleads Guilty to Assaulting City Employee

Jeremy Jordan, political consultant and spouse of ex-city rep Cassandra Hernandez, sentenced to probation for attacking former legislative aide Rafael Alvarado.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a broken glass shard on a dark surface, conceptually representing the assault weapon used in this crime.A broken glass shard, the alleged weapon used in an assault on a city employee, reflects the harsh realities of political tensions and domestic violence.El Paso Today

Jeremy Jordan, a well-known El Paso political consultant and the husband of former city representative Cassandra Hernandez, pleaded guilty to assaulting a city employee and was sentenced to six months of probation. The assault occurred in 2024 while Hernandez was running unsuccessfully for El Paso mayor, with Jordan finding Hernandez and her former legislative aide Rafael Alvarado at Hernandez's home.

Why it matters

The case highlights tensions and potential conflicts of interest that can arise when political spouses and associates are involved in local campaigns and government. It also raises questions about domestic violence and workplace safety, especially for legislative aides and other city employees.

The details

According to the plea agreement, Jordan pleaded guilty to a Class A assault misdemeanor charge, down from the original aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge. As part of the deal, Jordan was sentenced to six months of probation and ordered to pay $2,083 in restitution to the victim, Rafael Alvarado. The assault occurred when Jordan found Hernandez and Alvarado at Hernandez's home while they were working on her mayoral campaign.

  • The assault incident occurred in October 2024 while Hernandez was running for El Paso mayor.
  • Jordan pleaded guilty and was sentenced on April 9, 2026.

The players

Jeremy Jordan

A well-known El Paso political consultant and the husband of former city representative Cassandra Hernandez. He pleaded guilty to assaulting a city employee.

Cassandra Hernandez

A former El Paso city representative who was unsuccessfully running for mayor when the assault incident involving her husband occurred.

Rafael Alvarado

A city employee who previously served as a legislative aide to Hernandez and was the victim of the assault by Jordan.

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What they’re saying

“I am going to kill you.”

— Jeremy Jordan

What’s next

As part of the plea deal, Jordan was required to pay $2,083 in restitution to the victim, Rafael Alvarado, which he did during the sentencing hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential for conflicts of interest and domestic violence issues when political spouses and associates are involved in local campaigns and government. It raises concerns about workplace safety for legislative aides and other city employees.