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Raul Castaneda - Ballotpedia

Raul's campaign for U.S. representative for Texas' 16th District is his first run for public office.

Raul previously worked as a project manager for the Omega Train Group and an electricity and electronics teacher at Bernalillo High School. Raul served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years.

Supports increasing infrastructure construction.

- Supports increasing infrastructure construction.

Economy

As of January 22, 2026, Raul 'Bullet' Castaneda’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports increasing support for education.

- Supports increasing support for education.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Supports enhancing veteran disability claims and addressing flaws in the VA [Veterans Administration].

Supports increasing border crossing efficiency.

- Supports enhancing veteran disability claims and addressing flaws in the VA [Veterans Administration].
- Supports increasing border crossing efficiency.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Ethics & Conduct

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Raul 'Bullet' Castaneda

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Texas currently has 36 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Texas for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.