Home About Chat Users Issues Party Candidates Polling Firms Media News Polls Calendar Key Races United States President Senate House Governors International

New User Account
"A comprehensive, collaborative elections resource." 
Email: Password:

  Castro, Joaquín
CANDIDATE DETAILS
AffiliationDemocratic  
<-  2023-01-01  
 
NameJoaquín Castro
AddressP.O. Box 544
San Antonio, Texas 78292, United States
EmailNone
Website [Link]
Born September 16, 1974 (49 years)
ContributorWishful Thinking
Last ModifedNCdem
Mar 17, 2024 01:20pm
Tags Hispanic - Catholic -
InfoJoaquin has worked hard to seize the opportunities created by the sacrifices of his grandmother and prior generations. After finishing high school a year early, Joaquin left San Antonio to graduate with honors from Stanford University in 1996. He then went on to attend Harvard Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2000. Upon his return to San Antonio at 28 years old, Joaquin joined a private law practice and was elected to the Texas Legislature. He served five terms as state representative for District 125. In 2012, Joaquin was elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives as representative of Texas' 20th Congressional District, which covers a large portion of San Antonio and Bexar County. Joaquin’s identical twin brother, Julián Castro, was elected in 2013 to his third term as Mayor of San Antonio. On July 28, 2014, Julian Castro was sworn in as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Joaquin’s respect for public service developed at a young age and was deeply influenced by his parents’ involvement in political movements and civic causes. His father, a retired teacher, and his mother, a renowned community activist, instilled in him a deep appreciation for the democratic process and the importance of serving one’s community.

Despite a difficult political environment during his time as state legislator, Joaquin transcended partisan gridlock to help restore millions of dollars in funding to critical health care and education programs. As Vice Chairman of the Higher Education Committee and Democratic Floor Leader in the Texas House, he was also at the forefront in proposing forward-thinking legislative reforms in the areas of mental health, teen pregnancy, and juvenile justice.

Now in his sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Joaquin serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He was the 2013 Co-President for the House freshman Democrats and the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 116th Congress.

Outside of the legislative chamber, Joaquin has demonstrated a strong commitment to his community. He created the Trailblazers College Tour, personally raising money to send underprivileged students on college visits, giving them exposure to some of the nation’s best institutions of higher education. He also founded SA READS, San Antonio’s largest literacy campaign and book drive. Over 200,000 books have been distributed to more than 150 schools and shelters across the city. To honor and express gratitude to San Antonio grandparents and other family members raising relatives who aren’t their children, Joaquin created the annual Families Helping Families dinner and awards. He has also taught as a visiting professor of law at St. Mary’s University and as an adjunct professor at Trinity University. Joaquin is active on several boards of education-related, non-profit organizations, including the National College Advising Corps.

Having experienced America’s promise firsthand, Joaquin wants to help build out what he calls the Infrastructure of Opportunity so that future generations will have the same chance to pursue their American Dream. Joaquin believes that just as there is an infrastructure of transportation that helps us get to where we want to go on the road there is an Infrastructure of Opportunity that helps Americans get to where they want to go in life. It is that Infrastructure of Opportunity – great public schools and universities, a sound healthcare system, and good-paying jobs – that enables Americans to pursue their American Dream. Our centuries-long commitment to building and preserving this infrastructure is what distinguishes America among the nations of the world.

As Congressman, Joaquin continues to be a tireless advocate for those who call San Antonio home. From supporting military families to investing in education, Joaquin remains committed to helping mold an Infrastructure of Opportunity for San Antonians and Americans around the country.

[Link]

JOB APPROVAL POLLS

BOOKS
Title Purchase Contributor

EVENTS
Start Date End Date Type Title Contributor

NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Nov 14, 2023 06:15pm News Joaquin Castro calls for federal probe of Warner Bros. over handling of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’  Article E Pluribus Unum 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 7.00000 Average

FAMILY
Mother Rosie Castro 1947-
Brother Julián Castro 1974-

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  11/05/2024 TX District 20 ???
  11/08/2022 TX District 20 Won 68.42% (+36.85%)
  12/03/2020 US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair - D Steering Vote Lost 34.51% (-30.97%)
  11/03/2020 TX District 20 Won 64.67% (+31.56%)
  03/03/2020 TX District 20 - D Primary Won 92.11% (+87.57%)
  01/03/2019 US House Education and Labor Committee Majority Members Won 1.09% (-5.23%)
  11/06/2018 TX District 20 Won 80.85% (+61.71%)
  03/06/2018 TX District 20 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/2016 TX District 20 Won 79.74% (+64.25%)
  03/01/2016 TX District 20 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/2014 TX District 20 Won 75.66% (+51.32%)
  03/04/2014 TX - District 20 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/2012 TX District 20 Won 63.93% (+30.43%)
  05/29/2012 TX District 20 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/2010 TX State House 125 Won 78.47% (+56.94%)
  11/04/2008 TX State House 125 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/04/2008 TX State House 125 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2006 TX State House 125 Won 57.72% (+19.75%)
  03/07/2006 TX State House 125-D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/2004 TX State House 125 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/09/2004 TX State House 125 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/05/2002 TX State House 125 Won 60.28% (+20.55%)
  03/12/2002 TX State House 125- D Primary Won 63.78% (+27.57%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  03/03/2020 TX US Senate - D Primary Lost 0.00% (-22.31%)
  03/06/2018 TX US Senate - D Primary Lost 0.00% (-61.81%)
ENDORSEMENTS
CA District 31 - Open Primary - Mar 05, 2024 D Gil Cisneros
TX District 15 - D Primary - Mar 05, 2024 D Michelle Vallejo
TX State Senate 15 - D Primary - Mar 05, 2024 D Alberto "Beto" Cardenas, Jr.
MA US Senate - D Primary - Sep 01, 2020 D Joseph P. Kennedy, III
TX US President - D Primary - Mar 03, 2020 D Julián Castro
TX US President - D Primary - Mar 03, 2020 D Elizabeth Warren
TX US Senate - D Primary - Mar 03, 2020 D Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
Assistant Democratic Leader - Nov 28, 2018 D Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Caucus Vice Chair - Nov 28, 2018 D Pete Aguilar
DCCC Chairman - Nov 28, 2018 D Dennis "Denny" Heck
Democratic Caucus Chair - Nov 28, 2018 D Barbara Lee
TX Governor - D Primary - Mar 06, 2018 D Lupe Valdez
TX District 23 - D Primary - Mar 06, 2018 D Jay Hulings
US House Minority Leader - Nov 30, 2016 D Nancy Pelosi
CA District 44 - Open Primary - Jun 07, 2016 D Nanette Díaz Barragán
TX US Senate - D Primary - Mar 04, 2008 D Rick Noriega
TX Railroad Commissioner - D Primary - Mar 04, 2008 D Art Hall
FEC COMMITTEES
C00497933 Castro for Congress $ 134800.31