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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 <a href="http://CaitlinRourk.com">CaitlinRourk.com</a>.

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<h4>Caitlin Rourk is a proud Central Texan, U.S. Army officer, business leader, and mom running for Congress to bring principled, practical leadership to Washington.</h4><img src="https://run.imgix.net/d2032033-f888-404d-91e5-f846bf22a031/0d00ce19-d24f-4dab-ada9-ae7e63c12958/0d00ce19-d24f-4dab-ada9-ae7e63c12958.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C854%2C1064&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Raised by public school teachers and shaped by a family tradition of service, Caitlin’s roots run deep in American grit and perseverance. Her grandfathers served in World War II: one an infantryman who served across the European theatre, the other a B-17 waist gunner who crash-landed over occupied France and evaded capture with help from the French Underground. After the war, they returned home to start their families and rebuild America’s infrastructure. Their stories of courage and service inspired Caitlin’s lifelong dedication to serving her country and her community.Caitlin has lived, worked, and served in Central Texas for more than a decade. Her professional background spans the private sector, public policy, and both federal and military service. Early in her career, she worked across party lines to advance complex policy issues, from energy security to deficit reduction, collaborating with stakeholders on both sides of the aisle. Most recently, she worked at Dell Technologies, leading communication efforts for one of the area's largest employers.

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ROUND ROCK, TX — Caitlin Rourk, a Democrat and first-time candidate for Congress in Texas’ 31st District, announced today that her campaign raised over $100,000 in just two months, fueled by more than 2,500 grassroots donors. The strong Q3 fundraising haul underscores the early momentum behind Rourk’s campaign to flip a seat long held by Republican Rep. John Carter.“We're building the serious, disciplined campaign it will take to win in TX-31,” said Rourk. “This race isn’t about making noise, it’s about delivering results. I’m running to bring real service and vision to this district, and I’m all in. With the right team, the right plan, and the grit to execute it, we can flip this seat and finally give Central Texans the leadership they deserve.”At nearly 84, Rep. Carter is seeking re-election amid signs of shifting political dynamics in the district. Meanwhile, the Republican primary has drawn challengers like Valentina Gomez, whose extreme views represent a dangerous direction for the district.To learn more about Caitlin Rourk and her campaign, visit <a href="http://CaitlinRourk.com">CaitlinRourk.com</a>.

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Everyone deserves the chance to get ahead, not just get by. That means affordable child care and health care, a dignified retirement, support for small businesses, a living wage, and real solutions to rising housing costs. Too often, economic policy favors the wealthy and well-connected; in Congress, I’ll hold corporations accountable and ensure they pay their fair share.

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TX-10 is an open seat after the incumbent Michael McCaul’s retirement. It spans from Houston’s northwest suburbs to northern Austin. AUSTIN, TX – Today, Army veteran, business leader, and working mom, Caitlin Rourk, announced she will run for Texas’ 10th Congressional District. “The newly drawn 10th District is my home, where I’m raising my children and working to make my community better for working families like my own,” said Rourk. “And like so many across Central Texas, families here are dealing with higher costs, a broken health care system, and politicians more focused on scoring political points in Washington than delivering results. I’m running for Congress to return the job to what it should be: solving problems, serving, and working hard for the people of Central Texas.” Rourk’s experience spans military service, public policy, and the private sector, giving her a track record of accountability, problem-solving, and results-driven, service-minded leadership. Her campaign is grounded in delivering economic security, affordable healthcare, and common-sense policies that help people get ahead. With no incumbent running, Texas’ open 10th Congressional District is an opportunity to flip a U.S. House seat and send a clear message that Texans are ready for new leadership. The district includes suburbs around Austin through College Station/Bryan and over to the greater Houston area.

Today, Army veteran, business leader, and working mom, Caitlin Rourk, announced she will run for Texas’ 10th Congressional District. “The newly drawn 10th District is my home, where I’m raising my children and working to make my community better for working families like my own,” said Rourk.

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