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Joaquin Castro graduated from Stanford University and received his law degree from Harvard Law School.

Joaquin has served in the U.S. House of Representatives as representative of Texas' 20th Congressional District since 2012.

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Committed to "working in a bipartisan fashion to find a balanced solution to reduce our nation’s deficits and long-term debt, as well as maintain the good standing of our country’s financial reputation."

Thinks that "new tariffs and higher interest rates are pushing up prices."

- Committed to "working in a bipartisan fashion to find a balanced solution to reduce our nation’s deficits and long-term debt, as well as maintain the good standing of our country’s financial reputation."
- Thinks that "new tariffs and higher interest rates are pushing up prices."

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Believes that the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agenct has "become a lawless agency that is a threat to the safety of our communities," and voted no on their funding.

- Believes that the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agenct has "become a lawless agency that is a threat to the safety of our communities," and voted no on their funding.

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As of January 22, 2026, Joaquin Castro’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As a House Representative, introduced the No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act, which would prohibit military action in Mexico without congressional approval.

Thinks "Israel is actively stealing Palestinian land in the West Bank. Palestinians are being forced to leave and their homes are being destroyed."

Believes "President Trump escalated an unconstitutional war" in Venezuela.

- Thinks "Israel is actively stealing Palestinian land in the West Bank. Palestinians are being forced to leave and their homes are being destroyed."
- Believes "President Trump escalated an unconstitutional war" in Venezuela.

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John Atwood earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a graduate degree from the Keller Graduate School of Management, and a law degree from George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School.

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John currently works as a business law and taxation professor at Herzing University and operates a tax resolution office called Business Master. He previously worked as a university professor and business owner.

John Atwood's campaign for U.S. House representing Texas' 20th Congressional District is his first entry into politics.

John's campaign for U.S. House representing Texas' 20th Congressional District is his first entry into politics.

As of January 22, 2026, John Atwood did not have a website or any information online.

John Atwood

John currently works as a business law and taxation professor at Herzing University and operates a tax resolution office called Business Master. He is a licensed Department of the Treasury enrolled agent who specializes in solving federal and state tax issues. John previously worked as a university professor and business owner.

As of January 22, 2026, John Atwood’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Kendra Wilkerson | 2025 San Antonio City Council District 3 candidate

Kendra Angelene Mitchell lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Kendra currently works as an academic tutor and educator. She previously worked as a teacher and has experience in sales and marketing.

Kendra Elizabeth Wilkerson previously ran for San Antonio City Council District 3 in 2025 and did not win.

Kendra previously ran for San Antonio City Council District 3 in 2025, but did not win. Kendra’s campaign for U.S. House Texas District 20 is her first run for federal office.

Wilkerson prioritizes strengthening the economy with a focus on supporting working people and expanding opportunity

She believes Congress should stabilize the economy through higher wages and economic support

- Wilkerson prioritizes strengthening the economy with a focus on supporting working people and expanding opportunity
- She believes Congress should stabilize the economy through higher wages and economic support

As of January 22, 2026, Kendra Elizabeth Wilkerson did not have a website or any information online.

Supports policies that aim to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for essential workers and others

- Supports policies that aim to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for essential workers and others

Supports lowering the cost of education and expanding access, including free college

- Supports lowering the cost of education and expanding access, including free college

Believes immigration reform should provide educational opportunities for immigrants who are college educated and integrate into the working class

- Believes immigration reform should provide educational opportunities for immigrants who are college educated and integrate into the working class

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Kendra Elizabeth Wilkerson

Kendra earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University–San Antonio. She  lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Kendra currently works as an academic tutor and educator. She previously worked as a teacher and has experience in sales and marketing, including roles in residential connectivity sales and leadership and sales development in the cosmetics and retail industry.

- Wilkerson supports policies that aim to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for essential workers and others

- She supports lowering the cost of education and expanding access, including free college

- She believes immigration reform should provide educational opportunities for immigrants who are college educated and integrate into the working class

As of January 22, 2026, Kendra Elizabeth Wilkerson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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