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Democrat
Incumbent
IncumbentJoaquin Castro
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas
$405.00
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Joaquin Castro is trading at 98% to win the TX-20 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age51 years old (Sep 16, 1974)
GenderMale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundAttorney
EducationStanford University (B.A., 1996)
Notable personal detailsJoaquin Castro is an American attorney and Democratic politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th congressional district, first elected in 2012 and taking office on January 3, 2013. He previously served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013. He earned a B.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on corporations and the wealthiest, closing tax loopholes, and using tax policy and federal investments to fund expanded social programs and economic supports for working families. Has voted for legislation (e.g., the Inflation Reduction Act) that includes corporate minimum tax provisions and sponsored/advocated for increased federal funding for childcare, education, and other social investments.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and preserving the Affordable Care Act and lowering prescription drug costs through government action (including allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices). Opposes large Medicaid cuts and Republican plans to scale back coverage. Has voted for Democratic bills that extend ACA subsidies and lower out‑of‑pocket drug costs for seniors.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways and comprehensive immigration reform including an earned/path to citizenship, protections for DACA recipients and TPS, and opposes large-scale border wall construction and restrictive asylum policies. Criticizes policies that expand detention or broadly accelerate deportations and calls for addressing root causes of migration while protecting asylum access.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying and protecting abortion rights at the federal level and opposes restrictive state laws such as Texas’s SB8; has sponsored and voted for legislation (Women’s Health Protection Act) to prohibit unreasonable government restrictions on abortion and called for federal action after Dobbs v. Jackson.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including federal clean-energy investment, labor-focused clean energy projects, and endorses Green New Deal–style legislation and related climate bills. Has co-sponsored climate legislation and pushed for prioritizing renewable/clean hydrogen projects and policies addressing climate-driven displacement. Endorsed by environmental advocacy groups for a record of supporting emissions reductions and clean energy transition.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong gun safety measures including an assault weapons ban, expanded and universal background checks, red flag/crisis intervention laws, and legislation to curb arms trafficking and strengthen export controls. Has voted for and sponsored federal gun-safety bills and publicly urged additional reforms to prevent mass shootings and illegal weapons flows.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Joaquin Castro is being mentioned mainly in the context of the growing fight over redistricting and Black representation after recent Supreme Court voting-rights rulings. The coverage says Texas is one of the states where new map-drawing efforts could affect House districts and the 2026 elections. More broadly, the issue has become part of the wider midterm battle over control of the House.
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Articles
NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot4 months ago
Supreme Court ruling fuels new push to defend Black representation
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WWTOP4 months ago
Editorial Roundup: United States
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WEWashington Examiner2 months ago
Kalshi takes another shot at pollsters and pundits with its midterm elections hub
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ADAnchorage Daily News4 months ago
Supreme Court voting rights ruling fuels a new push to defend Black representation
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$689.8K
$517.4K
$344.9K
$172.5K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$682.1K
$162.7K
$635.1K
$26.5K
Cycle 2024
$689.8K
$138.7K
$713.9K
$29.7K
Cycle 2026
$514.8K
$154.4K
$499.1K
$27.7K
Source: FEC
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