Joaquin Castro
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 20th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Campaign website
- castroforcongress.com
U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th District.
Documented positions
Public safety
Led a call to close the Dilley immigrant detention center.In office
ReportCastro Leads 110 Democrats in Demanding Dilley Trailer Prison Be Shut DownGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
“Castro Leads 110 Democrats in Demanding Dilley Trailer Prison Be Shut Down”
Supports cities ending 287(g) agreements with ICE.In office
ReportCastro, San Antonio Delegation Urge Cities to End Their 287(g) Agreements with ICEGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
“Castro, San Antonio Delegation Urge Cities to End Their 287(g) Agreements with ICE”
Education
Reintroduced a bill expanding advanced coursework for underrepresented students.In office
Bicameral bill with Sen. Cory Booker.
ReportCastro, Booker Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Expand Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Underrepresented StudentsGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
“Castro, Booker Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Expand Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Underrepresented Students”
Environment & parks
Opposes federal action jeopardizing Big Bend without answers.In office
ReportTexas Democratic Congressional Delegation Urge Answers Before Action Jeopardizing Big BendGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
“Urge Answers Before Action Jeopardizing Big Bend”
Government & transparency
Supports subpoenaing administration records on Venezuela's oil fund.In office
ReportCastro Demands Transparency on Venezuela Oil Fund—Forces Vote to Subpoena Trump AdministrationGovernment record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
“Castro Demands Transparency on Venezuela Oil Fund—Forces Vote to Subpoena Trump Administration”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joaquin Castro on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- Sample Ballot, Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election, November 3, 2026 (generic, all contests)
Election filing · Bexar County Elections Department · elections.bexar.gov
- Notice of Joint Constitutional Amendment, General, Special and Bond Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Bexar County Elections Department · elections.bexar.gov
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, federal offices (qualified candidates)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Candidate Ballot Order by county: 2026 November General Election
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Castro Leads 110 Democrats in Demanding Dilley Trailer Prison Be Shut Down
Government record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
- Castro, San Antonio Delegation Urge Cities to End Their 287(g) Agreements with ICE
Government record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
- Castro Demands Transparency on Venezuela Oil Fund—Forces Vote to Subpoena Trump Administration
Government record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
- Castro, Booker Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Expand Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
Government record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
- Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation Urge Answers Before Action Jeopardizing Big Bend
Government record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
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