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Greg
Casar

Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) is running for Texas's newly drawn 37th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Greg Casar is a Democratic U.S. representative from Texas, serving the 35th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. 13 Born in Houston, Texas, he attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory (2007) and earned a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 2011. 1

Before his congressional career, Casar worked as a community organizer for construction workers and as a nonprofit policy director. 13 He served on the Austin City Council from 2015 to 2022, where he built a reputation as a progressive legislator. 1

In Congress, Casar has focused on labor rights, voting rights, and progressive policy. In January 2025, he was appointed to a committee role connected to his background as a former labor organizer. 7 He is not the incumbent for Texas's 37th Congressional District but is running to represent TX-37 in the November 3, 2026 general election following redistricting. 813

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 37, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 35th Congressional District
Website
casarforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    Casar joins rally opposing Austin Proposition I, comparing it to DOGE

    At an Austin rally, Casar joined city workers and local officials to oppose a proposed city charter amendment requiring city audits. Casar compared Proposition I to the federal Department of Government Efficiency.

    Austin Proposition I would require city audits. Here's the debate. · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    endorsement
    Austin American-Statesman editorial board endorses Casar for TX-37

    The Austin American-Statesman editorial board recommended Casar, citing his record and work on affordability and safety. This is an editorial-board recommendation, not a political-organization endorsement.

    Casar's record makes him the right choice for U.S. House 37 · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    news
    Casar promotes worker water-break protections and criticizes AI-industry policymaking

    Casar highlighted worker water-break protections and criticized wealthy AI-industry figures for writing policy, per the San Antonio Standard.

    Greg Casar addresses worker protections and AI industry influence on policy - San Antonio Standard · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 27
    news
    Casar calls for congressional scrutiny of OpenAI

    Casar called for congressional oversight of OpenAI and raised concerns about AI industry influence, according to the San Antonio Standard.

    Greg Casar addresses tech billionaires' influence and calls for AI oversight - San Antonio Standard · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    news
    Casar criticizes tech-billionaire influence and promotes surveillance-pricing ban

    Casar publicly criticized the influence of tech billionaires and promoted his proposal to ban surveillance pricing, per the San Antonio Standard.

    Greg Casar addresses tech billionaires' influence and calls for AI oversight - San Antonio Standard · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 24
    news
    Casar and Peña interviewed separately on PBS; general election set for Nov. 3

    In separate PBS interviews, Casar outlined priorities including lowering costs, raising wages, immigration reform, ending the Iran war, and banning surveillance pricing. PBS also reported early voting begins Oct. 19.

    Austin InSight | ICE Shooting, Race for CD 37 | Season 2026 - PBS · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 21
    news
    Casar and Peña both call for investigation into ICE shooting

    CBS Austin reported that Casar and Republican opponent Lauren Peña both called for an independent investigation into the ICE shooting and release of body-camera footage.

    Lawmakers demand answers after ICE officer shoots, DHS ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 20
    news
    ICE officer shoots Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin; Casar demands answers

    After an ICE officer shot and injured Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin, Casar said he was seeking information from federal agencies, called for evidence to be preserved, and demanded body-camera footage be released.

    Lawmakers demand answers after ICE officer shoots, DHS ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • 42 current and former Texas elected officials official
    Endorsed Casar when he launched his TX-37 campaign; individuals not named and no calendar date given for the launch. ksat.com
  • Bernie Sanders official
    Identified by KSAT as among Casar's 'impressive progressive endorsements'; no endorsement date given. ksat.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed under endorsements in iVoterGuide's 2026 Casar profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union
    Listed under endorsements in iVoterGuide's 2026 Casar profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund organization
    Listed under endorsements in iVoterGuide's 2026 Casar profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed under endorsements in iVoterGuide's 2026 Casar profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Democracy for America organization
    Listed under endorsements in iVoterGuide's 2026 Casar profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Policy is Personal PAC organization
    Listed under endorsements in iVoterGuide's 2026 Casar profile; no individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez official
    Identified by KSAT as among Casar's 'impressive progressive endorsements'; no endorsement date given. ksat.com
  • Austin American-Statesman newspaper
    Editorial titled 'Casar's record makes him the right choice for U.S. House 37' recommended Casar for another congressional term. statesman.com · Oct 5, 2026
  • MoveOn organization
    Endorsed Casar for reelection in TX-37; endorsement page published September 21, 2026. front.moveon.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • Texas AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed Casar through its COPE 2026 general-election slate for U.S. House District 37; page published July 21, 2026. texasaflcio.org · Jul 21, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.17M
Spent
$947K
Cash on hand
$597K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2TX35144(opens in a new tab)

Sources 22

  1. [1] Greg Casar(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Austin Proposition I would require city audits. Here's the debate.(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Casar's record makes him the right choice for U.S. House 37(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Greg Casar addresses worker protections and AI industry influence on policy - San Antonio Standard(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  5. [5] Greg Casar addresses tech billionaires' influence and calls for AI oversight - San Antonio Standard(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  6. [6] Austin InSight | ICE Shooting, Race for CD 37 | Season 2026 - PBS(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7] Greg Casar : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  8. [8] Lawmakers demand answers after ICE officer shoots, DHS ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  9. [9] Casar Leads Introduction of New Bill To Protect Workers From ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2026
  10. [10] Greg Casar(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  11. [11] Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 General Election Pro-Worker Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
  12. [12] NEWS: Congressman Greg Casar's Statement on Oct. 7 - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2024
  13. [13] Democracy & Voting Rights(opens in a new tab) Jan 19, 2023
  14. [14] Reproductive Rights(opens in a new tab) Jan 15, 2023
  15. [15] Immigrant Rights - Representative Casar(opens in a new tab) Jan 12, 2023
  16. [16] Housing(opens in a new tab) Jan 11, 2023
  17. [17] Health Care(opens in a new tab) Jan 10, 2023
  18. [18] Gun Violence(opens in a new tab) Jan 9, 2023
  19. [19] Education | Representative Casar - Greg Casar - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 6, 2023
  20. [20] Economy(opens in a new tab) Jan 5, 2023
  21. [21] Climate Crisis(opens in a new tab) Jan 4, 2023
  22. [22] Criminal Justice(opens in a new tab) Jan 4, 2023
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