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Joaquin Castro
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Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

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House · TX · Since 2013
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
98%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Leans AgainstUndecided
Immigration & Border Security
Leans ForMixed

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Supports clean energy growth while acknowledging the role of the Texas energy sector in the economy.

Supports raising the minimum wage, expanding worker protections, and investing in economic opportunity in San Antonio and Texas.

Healthcare & Medicare
Est.Strongly For

Supports expanding ACA coverage, Medicaid expansion in Texas, and lowering prescription drug costs.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship; critical of family separation and harsh border policies.

Education & Student Debt
Est.Strongly For

Supports student debt relief, increased education funding, and expanding access to higher education for Latino students.

Serves on Intelligence and Foreign Affairs Committees; supports strong national security with congressional oversight.

Supports climate action, clean energy investment, and environmental protections for frontline communities.

Criminal Justice Reform
Est.Strongly For

Supports police reform, sentencing reform, and addressing racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system.

Senior Foreign Affairs Committee member; champions human rights in Latin America and multilateral diplomacy.

Supports data privacy protections, responsible AI regulation, and addressing the digital divide.

Supports investment in Texas transportation, broadband, and water infrastructure.

Supports protecting and expanding Social Security and Medicare; opposes benefit cuts.

Supports universal background checks, assault weapons restrictions, and gun violence prevention after Texas mass shootings.

Supports expanding affordable housing and addressing housing costs in San Antonio and Texas cities.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Voting Record

How this official voted on recent legislation

1 yea0 nay1 votes