Caitlin
Rourk
Army veteran and Dell Technologies communications leader running as Democrat for Texas's open 10th Congressional District seat in 2026
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Background
Caitlin Rourk is the Democratic nominee for Texas's 10th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, running for an open seat vacated by retiring Republican incumbent Michael McCaul. 1215
Rourk holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Chicago and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. Her background spans public policy work on issues including energy security and deficit reduction, private-sector communications leadership at Dell Technologies, and military service in the Texas Army National Guard at Joint Forces Headquarters in Austin and in the U.S. Army Reserve. 1
She has lived and worked in Central Texas for more than a decade and describes raising her family within the TX-10 district. She holds no prior elected offices. 15
In September 2026, the Texas Forward Party announced an endorsement of Rourk's congressional campaign. 3
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 10, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Army officer and congressional candidate
- Website
- caitlinrourk.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 9newsRourk warns 'Donald Trump should be worried' about deep-red Texas district amid Iran war frustration
In an interview with the Daily Beast's PunchUp, Rourk said she hears voter frustration about the Iran war and its costs, noting some 'America First' voters 'feel betrayed.' She stated, 'Donald Trump should be worried about districts like this in Texas.' The White House and RNC responded; Gober did not comment. These are Rourk's characterizations of voter sentiment, not independently verified findings.
Trump Told to Get ‘Worried’ About Cost of War in Red States · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsRourk gives separate candidate interview on AI, infrastructure, water, and electricity
A separate interview focused on rural issues, artificial intelligence, data centers, water and electricity infrastructure as campaign themes.
Candidate Interview with Caitlin Rourk for CD 10 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsRourk discusses rural issues, data centers, and government accountability in Texas Rural Reporter interview
In an interview with the Texas Rural Reporter, Rourk discussed rural communities' concerns about data centers and land-use decisions, alongside public schools, immigration reform and government accountability.
Interview with Caitlin Rourk for Texas CD 10 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24endorsementAlliance for American Leadership endorses Army veteran Rourk, citing diplomacy focus
The bipartisan PAC Alliance for American Leadership endorsed Rourk, citing her support for diplomacy, development and foreign assistance. The announcement quoted her backing the group's 'Two Penny Pledge,' calling for 2% of the federal budget to be dedicated to diplomacy and development.
A4AL Endorses Army Veteran Caitlin Rourk for Congress ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21endorsementTexas Forward Party endorses Caitlin Rourk for U.S. Congressional District 10
The Texas Forward Party announced its endorsement of Rourk, describing her campaign as focused on working across party lines. The endorsement does not change her status as the Democratic nominee.
TEXAS FORWARD PARTY ENDORSES CAITLIN ROURK FOR U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 10 · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18pollCampaign-commissioned poll shows Gober at 48%, Rourk at 41% among likely voters
A Change Research poll of 613 likely voters, conducted September 18–22 for Rourk's campaign and published around October 1, showed Gober leading 48%–41% overall. Among voters who had heard of both candidates, the poll memo reportedly showed Rourk ahead 55%–45%. The poll was not independent.
Texas 10th Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 3newsRourk wins Democratic primary with 60.8% of the vote in Texas's 10th District
Caitlin Rourk won the Democratic primary with 60.8% of the vote, setting up a general election contest against Republican Chris Gober for the open seat vacated by incumbent Michael McCaul.
Texas 10th District race 2026: Gober vs. Rourk — Polls & Dates · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Pflugerville Area Democrats organizationListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- NETCo Democrats organizationListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- Sen. Sarah Eckhardt officialTexas state senator; listed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- Austin Environmental Democrats organizationListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- Aggie Dems organizationListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- Liberal Austin Democrats organizationListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- NxNW Democrats organizationListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- Wendy Davis officialFormer Texas state senator; listed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- Texas AFL-CIO unionListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- The Austin Chronicle newspaperListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date or election stage given. caitlinrourk.com
- Austin Young Democrats organizationListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- Black Austin Democrats organizationListed on the campaign endorsement page. No date given. caitlinrourk.com
- Texas Forward Party organizationAnnounced endorsement of Rourk as its candidate for U.S. House District 10. texasforwardparty.org · Sep 21, 2026
- Austin American-Statesman newspaperEndorsed Rourk in the Democratic primary, writing 'We endorse her candidacy in the Democratic primary scheduled for March 3.' statesman.com · Feb 11, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $364K
- Spent
- $272K
- Cash on hand
- $92K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX31102(opens in a new tab)
Sources 17
- [1] Compare TX-10 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Trump Told to Get ‘Worried’ About Cost of War in Red States(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] A4AL Endorses Army Veteran Caitlin Rourk for Congress ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [4] Texas 10th Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] Candidate Interview with Caitlin Rourk for CD 10(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [6] Interview with Caitlin Rourk for Texas CD 10(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [7] TEXAS FORWARD PARTY ENDORSES CAITLIN ROURK ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [8] TEXAS FORWARD PARTY ENDORSES CAITLIN ROURK FOR U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 10(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [9] Meet the candidates for US House District 10 | Lake Travis ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [10] Texas 10th District race 2026: Gober vs. Rourk — Polls & Dates(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [11] Meet The Candidates: Caitlin Rourk For Texas Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [12] Texas - Gun Sense Voter(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
- [13] Caitlin Rourk (D) – TX-10 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
- [14] Democrat Caitlin Rourk seeks U.S. House District 10 seat(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2026
- [15] Rourk is US House 10 Democrats' best bet for pragmatic solutions(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026
- [16] Meet the candidates running for Texas' 10th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jan 16, 2026
- [17] Endorsements - Caitlin Rourk for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jun 3, 2025