Joaquin Castro
Joaquin Castro is an American lawyer and Democratic politician who has represented Texas's 20th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2013. The district includes just over half of his native San Antonio. He currently serves on the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1974-09-16, San Antonio
Education
Stanford University, Harvard Law School, Thomas Jefferson High School
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer
Positions Held
member of the Texas House of Representatives, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
Texas
Status
Current member
In office since
2013
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