Caitlin Rourk: A New Voice for Texas District 10 Amidst Redistricting Changes
Justin McKenzieCaitlin Rourk, a military intelligence officer and first-time federal candidate, announces her campaign to represent Texas Congressional District 10, highlighting her commitment to economic relief, education, and military communities. This move comes after a significant redistricting shift, placing her home within the district she aims to serve.
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TLDRQuick Summary for Different Perspectives
- Caitlin Rourk leverages redistricting to run for Congress in her own community, offering a strategic advantage in connecting with local voters.
- Following a Supreme Court ruling on redistricting, Caitlin Rourk shifts her Congressional campaign to District 10, focusing on economic relief and public school support.
- Rourk's campaign aims to improve Texans' lives by addressing economic challenges, enhancing education, and increasing voter engagement, reflecting her commitment to community and service.
- Rourk, a mother and military intelligence officer turned political candidate, emphasizes the importance of every vote in shaping Texas' future.
Caitlin Rourk Enters the Race for Texas Congressional District 10
Caitlin Rourk, a military intelligence officer and first-time federal candidate, is officially running to represent Texas Congressional District 10. Following recent redistricting, Rourk now lives within the district she’s seeking to serve—making this campaign both timely and personal.
Rourk joined Vote Like A Texan, hosted by The Building Texas Show, to explain why she’s running and what voters across District 10 should know about her priorities.
Why District 10, Why Now
Redistricting reshaped the political map in Texas, placing Rourk’s home inside District 10. Rather than step back, she stepped forward—deciding to run where she lives, raises her children, and votes.
Her campaign centers on practical concerns she says she hears repeatedly from families across the district: cost-of-living pressure, housing affordability, education, childcare access, insurance costs, and support for military families and veterans. As a mother and military officer, Rourk frames these issues not as talking points, but as lived experience.
A District That Reflects Texas
Texas District 10 stretches from Bryan–College Station through Austin and into surrounding rural communities. It includes major universities, defense and research institutions, and agricultural regions—making it one of the most diverse districts in the state.
Rourk says that diversity is exactly why voter engagement matters. Part of her campaign focus is encouraging higher participation, especially among voters who feel disconnected from federal politics or unsure where candidates stand.
Why This Interview Matters
Vote Like A Texan was created to give Texans direct access to the people asking for their vote—without filters, attack ads, or soundbites. Each episode is designed to be searchable, shareable, and easy for voters to find when they’re researching candidates online.
Caitlin Rourk’s interview is now available on YouTube as part of that initiative.
If you want more direct conversations with Texas candidates—and more coverage of the people and places shaping the future of the state—subscribe to Vote Like A Texan and The Building Texas Show on YouTube.
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About Justin McKenzie
Based in Boerne, Texas, Justin also hosts The Building Texas Show—a podcast spotlighting the bold minds shaping the future of the Lone Star State. When he’s not building teams or building momentum, he’s out exploring, discovering new ideas, or connecting with the people who make it all worthwhile.