Federal

U.S. Representative, 20th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Part of Bexar County (about 38% of its residents: part of San Antonio, Leon Valley, Kirby and part of Converse).

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Edgardo Rafael Baez

Republican

Lawyer

The gist

Supports more law enforcement support and border security.
Supports school accountability and more parent involvement.
Supports Second Amendment gun rights.
Supports affordable housing initiatives.
Supports patient empowerment and health freedom policies.
Opposes benefits for immigrants in the country illegally.

More about Edgardo

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Supports more law enforcement support and border security.
Legislation — Dr. Báez for Congress
Campaign website · Báez for Congress · drbaezforcongress.com
“supports legislation that strengthens law enforcement, combats drug trafficking, addresses homelessness through accountable solutions”
Supports school accountability and more parent involvement.
Legislation — Dr. Báez for Congress
Campaign website · Báez for Congress · drbaezforcongress.com
“supports accountability in schools while empowering parents and local communities to have a greater voice in education.”
Supports Second Amendment gun rights.
Dr. Báez for Congress
Campaign website · Báez for Congress · drbaezforcongress.com
“the current leadership is threatening our rights, particularly those related to our 2nd Amendment rights.”
Supports affordable housing initiatives.
Dr. Báez for Congress
Campaign website · Báez for Congress · drbaezforcongress.com
“Affordable housing initiatives are essential for ensuring all families have a place they can call home in our community.”
Supports patient empowerment and health freedom policies.
Dr. Báez for Congress
Campaign website · Báez for Congress · drbaezforcongress.com
“We are immensely determined to implement policies that empower patients and defend personal health freedoms.”
Opposes benefits for immigrants in the country illegally.
Dr. Báez for Congress
Campaign website · Báez for Congress · drbaezforcongress.com
“Benefits that belong to Texans have been spent on people who do not have America's best interest at heart.”

Joaquin Castro

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

Led a call to close the Dilley immigrant detention center.In office
Supports cities ending 287(g) agreements with ICE.In office
Supports subpoenaing administration records on Venezuela's oil fund.In office
Reintroduced a bill expanding advanced coursework for underrepresented students.In office
Opposes federal action jeopardizing Big Bend without answers.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Joaquin

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Led a call to close the Dilley immigrant detention center.
Castro Leads 110 Democrats in Demanding Dilley Trailer Prison Be Shut Down
Government 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.
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, San Antonio Delegation Urge Cities to End Their 287(g) Agreements with ICE”
Supports subpoenaing administration records on Venezuela's oil fund.
Castro Demands Transparency on Venezuela Oil Fund—Forces Vote to Subpoena Trump Administration
Government record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
“Castro Demands Transparency on Venezuela Oil Fund—Forces Vote to Subpoena Trump Administration”
Reintroduced a bill expanding advanced coursework for underrepresented students.
Castro, Booker Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Expand Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
Government record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
“Castro, Booker Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Expand Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Underrepresented Students”
Opposes federal action jeopardizing Big Bend without answers.
Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation Urge Answers Before Action Jeopardizing Big Bend
Government record · Office of Rep. Joaquin Castro · castro.house.gov
“Urge Answers Before Action Jeopardizing Big Bend”

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