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Texas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 20

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Joaquin Castro Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio has represented TX-20 since 2013 and is seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Edgardo Rafael Baez Republican Republican attorney and Army veteran challenging Rep. Joaquin Castro in Texas' 20th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueJoaquin Castro
Democratic
Edgardo Rafael Baez
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports job creation, lower prices, and corporate accountability Supports deficit reduction, entitlement reform, and tax reform
HousingSupports affordable housing development and federal funding for housing Supports affordable housing initiatives
Health careOpposes ACA rollbacks; supports healthcare access for immigrants Supports ACA reform and open-market healthcare
ImmigrationStrongly supports immigrant protections; opposes mass deportation policies Supports strict border security; opposes amnesty
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Pro-life; supports returning abortion policy to states
Educationno sourced position Supports education reform and accountability
Climate & energySupports federal clean energy investment and emissions reduction no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement transparency to improve public safety Supports law enforcement and tougher approach to crime
Taxes & budgetSupports higher corporate minimum tax; opposes tax hikes on those under $400K Supports deficit reduction via spending cuts; champions tax reforms
GunsSupports universal background checks and assault rifle ban Strongly defends Second Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsOpposes voting restrictions; supports protecting election integrity no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Ukraine aid; opposes unchecked presidential tariff/weapons authority Supports congressional oversight of military action via War Powers Act

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