Caitlin Rourk Launches Campaign for TX-31

ROUND ROCK, TX — Democrat Caitlin Rourk officially launched her campaign for Texas’ 31st Congressional District today, pledging to bring pragmatic leadership to a community long overlooked by Rep. John Carter.

An Army veteran, working mom, and lifelong public servant, Rourk enters the race just days after Carter voted for Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” — a plan that will gut Medicaid, raise taxes on working families, and threaten hospitals in Central Texas. Rourk says the vote is yet another example of Carter putting party over people.

Republican Congressman John Carter has held the seat since its creation in 2003. At 83, Carter is one of the oldest members of Congress. Rourk says it’s time for new leadership that reflects and serves Central Texans.

In her campaign launch video, Rourk stressed that “TX-31 deserves a fighter — someone who will show up, listen to the community, and get things done. I’m not running to be a voice for a party. I’m running to be a voice for the people who haven’t been represented in Washington for far too long.”

Rourk brings a pragmatic, solutions-first approach to politics. Her campaign is grounded in delivering economic security, affordable healthcare, and common-sense policies that help working families and businesses thrive. She pledges a focus on meeting voters where they are and building a coalition that can flip the district in 2026.

To learn more about Caitlin Rourk and her campaign, visit CaitlinRourk.com.