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Joaquin Castro (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 20th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2013. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Castro (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 20th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Castro began his political career in the Texas House of Representatives, where he represented District 125 from 2003 to 2013.
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Castro is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills.
Castro is an attorney and visiting professor at Saint Mary's University School of Law. He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School and B.A. from Stanford University.[1]
Below is an abbreviated outline of Castro's academic, professional, and political career:[2]
Castro was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
Castro was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Castro was assigned to the following committees:[3]
Castro served on the following committees:[4]
Castro served on the following committees:[5]
Joaquin Castro served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018[edit]
114th Congress[edit]The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[44][45] For more information pertaining to Castro's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[46] Economic and fiscal[edit]Trade Act of 2015[edit]Trade adjustment assistance Defense spending authorization[edit]On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Castro voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[55] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[56] On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[57][58] Castro voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill.[59] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[60] 2016 Budget proposal[edit]On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Castro, voted against the resolution.[61][62][63] 2015 budget[edit]On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[64] Castro voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[65] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[66] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs[edit]Iran nuclear deal[edit]
On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Castro voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[67][68]
Export-Import Bank[edit]On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[75] Castro voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[76] Domestic[edit]USA FREEDOM Act of 2015[edit]On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048 - the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199 - the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 by terminating the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Castro was one of five Democrats who did not vote. It became law on June 2, 2015.[77][78] Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act[edit]On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Castro voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[79][80] Cyber security[edit]On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[81] Castro voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[82] On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[83] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Castro voted with 104 Democrats and 202 Republicans in favor of the bill.[84] Immigration[edit]On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[85] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Castro voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[86] 113th Congress[edit]The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[87] For more information pertaining to Castro's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[88] National security[edit]NDAA[edit]Castro voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[89] DHS Appropriations[edit]Castro voted against HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[90] CISPA (2013)[edit]Castro voted against HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[91] Economy[edit]Farm bill[edit]On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[92] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[93][94] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[94] Castro voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against the bill. 2014 Budget[edit]On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[95][96] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[96] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[97] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Castro joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[95][96] Government shutdown[edit]
On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[98] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[99] Castro voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[100] The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[101] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Castro voted for HR 2775.[102] Castro said he would give up his pay in the event of a shutdown.[103] "I hope you will ask Senator Ted Cruz why he refuses to give up his pay during a shutdown he pushed for," he added.[103] Federal Pay Adjustment Elimination[edit]Castro voted against HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years.[104] Immigration[edit]Morton Memos Prohibition[edit]Castro voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[105] The vote largely followed party lines.[106] Healthcare[edit]Healthcare Reform Rules[edit]Castro voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[107] Social issues[edit]Abortion[edit]Castro voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[108] |
Castro sponsored the following legislation while a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
See also: Texas' 20th Congressional District election, 2020
Texas' 20th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
Texas' 20th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
Incumbent Joaquin Castro defeated Mauro Garza and Jeffrey Blunt in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 20 on November 3, 2020.
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Votes |
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Joaquin Castro (D) |
64.7
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175,078 |
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Mauro Garza (R) |
33.1
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89,628 | |
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Jeffrey Blunt (L) |
2.2
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6,017 |
Total votes: 270,723 | ||||
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Mauro Garza defeated Gary Allen in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 20 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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✔ |
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Mauro Garza |
60.1
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7,162 |
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Gary Allen |
39.9
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4,762 |
Total votes: 11,924 | ||||
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Incumbent Joaquin Castro defeated Justin Lecea and Rob Hostetler in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 20 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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✔ |
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Joaquin Castro |
92.1
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61,861 |
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Justin Lecea |
4.5
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3,047 | |
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Rob Hostetler |
3.4
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2,252 |
Total votes: 67,160 | ||||
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Mauro Garza and Gary Allen advanced to a runoff. They defeated Dominick Dina, Anita Kegley, and Tammy Orta in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 20 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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✔ |
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Mauro Garza |
33.3
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7,720 |
✔ |
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Gary Allen |
26.9
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6,230 |
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Dominick Dina |
22.6
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5,242 | |
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Anita Kegley |
9.5
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2,210 | |
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Tammy Orta |
7.7
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1,786 |
Total votes: 23,188 | ||||
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Jeffrey Blunt advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 20 on March 21, 2020.
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Jeffrey Blunt (L) |
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Incumbent Joaquin Castro defeated Jeffrey Blunt in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 20 on November 6, 2018.
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% |
Votes |
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✔ |
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Joaquin Castro (D) |
80.9
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139,038 |
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Jeffrey Blunt (L) |
19.1
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32,925 |
Total votes: 171,963 | ||||
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Incumbent Joaquin Castro advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 20 on March 6, 2018.
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% |
Votes |
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✔ |
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Joaquin Castro |
100.0
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32,189 |
Total votes: 32,189 | ||||
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Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Joaquin Castro (D) defeated Paul Pipkin (G) and Jeffrey Blunt (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Castro faced no opposition in the Democratic primary on March 1, 2016. No Republican candidates filed to run in the race.[110][111]
U.S. House, Texas District 20 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Joaquin Castro Incumbent | 79.7% | 149,640 | |
Libertarian | Jeffrey Blunt | 15.5% | 29,055 | |
Green | Paul Pipkin | 4.8% | 8,974 | |
Total Votes | 187,669 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
Castro won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He won the Democratic nomination in the primary election on March 4, 2014, with no opposition. He defeated Jeffrey Blunt (L) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[112]
U.S. House, Texas District 20 General Election, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Joaquin Castro Incumbent | 75.7% | 66,554 | |
Libertarian | Jeffrey Blunt | 24.3% | 21,410 | |
Total Votes | 87,964 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State |
Castro won election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 20th District. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012. He defeated David Rosa (R), A.E. Potts (L) and Antonio Diaz (G) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[113][114]
U.S. House, Texas District 20 General Election, 2012 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | Joaquin Castro | 63.9% | 119,032 | |
Republican | David Rosa | 33.5% | 62,376 | |
Libertarian | A.E. Potts | 1.7% | 3,143 | |
Green | Antonio Diaz | 0.9% | 1,626 | |
Total Votes | 186,177 | |||
Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" |
Castro won re-election in District 125. He was unopposed in the March 2 Democratic primary and defeated Libertarian Jeffrey Blunt in the November 2 general election.[115]
Texas House of Representatives, District 125 2010 General election results | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Joaquin Castro (D) | 16,590 | 78.49% | ||
Jeffrey Blunt (L) | 4,545 | 21.5% |
On November 4, 2008, Castro won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 125th District, receiving 36,003 votes without opposition.[116] He raised $100,536 for his campaign.[117]
Texas House of Representatives, District 125 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Joaquin Castro (D) | 36,003 | 100.00% |
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Castro initially endorsed Julian Castro (D) and then Elizabeth Warren (D) in the 2020 presidential election.[118][119]
Castro endorsed Hillary Clinton (D) in the 2020 presidential election.[120]
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Joaquin Castro campaign contribution history | |||
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Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
2018 | U.S. House Texas District 20 | ✔ | $937,439 |
2016 | U.S. House, Texas District 20 | ✔ | $1,187,623 |
2014 | U.S. House (Texas, District 20) | ✔ | $1,296,471 |
2012 | U.S. House Texas District 20 | ✔ | $1,494,023 |
Grand total raised | $4,915,556 | ||
Source: Follow the Money |
U.S. House Texas District 20 2018 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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Top industry contributors to Joaquin Castro's campaign in 2018 | |
Labor | $133,250.00 |
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | $97,430.50 |
General Business | $64,950.00 |
Lawyers & Lobbyists | $56,900.00 |
Communications & Electronics | $48,500.00 |
Total Raised in 2018 | $937,438.85 |
Source: Follow the Money |
U.S. House Texas District 20 2018 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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Top individual contributors to Joaquin Castro's campaign in 2018 | |
VAN BUREN, TONI-MARIE | $5,900.00 |
STARR, MATTHEW T | $5,400.00 |
STARR, JODI M. | $5,400.00 |
GARZA-COX, SANJIE | $5,000.00 |
MILMO, ALBERTO F | $4,843.00 |
Total Raised in 2018 | $937,438.85 |
Source: Follow the Money |
Castro won re-election to the U.S. House in 2016. During that election cycle, Castro's campaign committee raised a total of $1,187,623 and spent $1,291,434.[121] This is less than the average $1.46 million spent by U.S. House winners in 2016.[122]
Castro spent $8.63 per general election vote received in 2016.
U.S. House, Texas District 20, 2016 - Joaquin Castro Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $1,187,623 |
Total Spent | $1,291,434 |
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $0 |
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $0 |
Top contributors to Joaquin Castro's campaign committee | |
New Democrat Coalition | $16,400 |
Kirkland & Ellis | $11,350 |
Duty Free Americas | $11,100 |
Akerman LLP | $10,000 |
American Crystal Sugar | $10,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $125,901 |
Real Estate | $47,400 |
Building Trade Unions | $40,000 |
Public Sector Unions | $38,500 |
Insurance | $36,500 |
Source: Open Secrets |
Castro won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Castro's campaign committee raised a total of $1,296,471 and spent $1,147,967.[123] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[124]
Castro spent $17.25 per general election vote received in 2014.
U.S. House, Texas District 20, 2014 - Joaquin Castro Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $1,296,471 |
Total Spent | $1,147,967 |
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $0 |
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $0 |
Top contributors to Joaquin Castro's campaign committee | |
Nustar Energy | $16,250 |
Mednax Inc | $11,250 |
Capital Group Companies | $10,000 |
Dell Inc | $10,000 |
Kirkland & Ellis | $10,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $140,750 |
Real Estate | $51,117 |
Health Professionals | $45,550 |
Insurance | $43,750 |
Oil & Gas | $40,500 |
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | |
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Below are Castro's FEC reports.[125]
Joaquin Castro (2014) Campaign Finance Reports | |||||||||
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Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Total Contributions for Reporting Period | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | ||||
April Quarterly[126] | April 15, 2013 | $147,054.23 | $121,329.00 | $(103,991.37) | $164,391.86 | ||||
July Quarterly[127] | July 15, 2013 | $164,391.86 | $175,438.18 | $(97,772.63) | $242,057.41 | ||||
October Quarterly[128] | October 15, 2013 | $242,057.41 | $167,619.08 | $(120,329.23) | $289,347.26 | ||||
Year-End[129] | January 31, 2014 | $289,347 | $117,342 | $(98,322) | $308,366 | ||||
Pre-Primary[130] | February 20, 2014 | $308,366 | $103,301 | $(59,693) | $351,974 | ||||
April Quarterly[131] | April 15, 2014 | $351,974 | $123,611 | $(88,986) | $386,600 | ||||
July Quarterly[132] | July 15, 2014 | $386,600 | $151,386 | $(180,910) | $357,075 | ||||
October Quarterly[133] | October 15, 2014 | $357,075 | $240,065 | $(178,575) | $418,565 | ||||
Running totals | |||||||||
$1,200,091.26 | $(928,579.23) |
Castro won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Castro's campaign committee raised a total of $1,494,023 and spent $1,346,968.[134] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[135]
Castro spent $11.32 per vote received in 2012.
U.S. House, Texas District 20, 2012 - Joaquin Castro Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $1,494,023 |
Total Spent | $1,346,968 |
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $54,402 |
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $57,952 |
Top contributors to Joaquin Castro's campaign committee | |
Blue Cross/Blue Shield | $18,500 |
Communications Workers of America | $15,000 |
Escamilla, Poneck & Cruz | $15,000 |
NuStar Energy | $15,000 |
Zachry Construction | $11,000 |
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $153,187 |
Real Estate | $80,916 |
Oil & Gas | $64,550 |
Health Professionals | $57,949 |
Building Trade Unions | $43,500 |
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section. | |
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Castro raised a total of $120,245 in 2010. Below are Castro's top five campaign contributors in the 2010 election:[136]
Contributor | 2010 total |
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Valero Energy | $3,500 |
International Bank of Commerce | $2,500 |
Cedillo, Ricardo | $2,500 |
Watts, Mikal | $2,500 |
Wallae, John | $2,500 |
Texas Association of Realtors | $2,500 |
Castro raised $100,536. His top five campaign contributors are listed below.[137]
Contributor | 2008 total |
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Contender Consulting & Rene Barrientos | $8,300 |
San Antonio Fire Fighers | $3,500 |
Joe V Lamantia III | $3,500 |
Texas Assoc of Realtors | $3,000 |
San Antonio Police Officers PAC | $2,500 |
The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Castro's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $51,002 and $249,999. That averages to $150,500, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Castro ranked as the 364th most wealthy representative in 2012.[138] Between 2011 and 2012, Castro's calculated net worth[139] increased by an average of 11 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[140]
Joaquin Castro Yearly Net Worth | |
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Year | Average Net Worth |
2011 | $135,242 |
2012 | $150,500 |
Growth from 2011 to 2012: | 11% |
Average annual growth: | 11%[141] |
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[142] |
Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Castro received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Lawyers/Law Firms industry.
From 2011-2014, 25.69 percent of Castro's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[143]
Joaquin Castro Campaign Contributions | |
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Total Raised | $2,454,051 |
Total Spent | $2,061,975 |
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
Lawyers/Law Firms | $273,987 |
Real Estate | $107,100 |
Oil & Gas | $99,550 |
Health Professionals | $88,899 |
Building Trade Unions | $61,000 |
% total in top industry | 11.16% |
% total in top two industries | 15.53% |
% total in top five industries | 25.69% |
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[144]
Castro most often votes with: |
Castro least often votes with: |
According to the website GovTrack, Castro missed 45 of 1,736 roll call votes from January 2013 to September 2015. This amounted to 2.6 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[145]
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.
Castro ranked 123rd in the liberal rankings in 2013.[146]
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
Castro voted with the Democratic Party 93.3 percent of the time, which ranked 97th among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[147]
Castro voted with the Democratic Party 94.9 percent of the time, which ranked 117th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[148]
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