Caitlin Rourk
Candidate for Texas 10th Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Texas 10th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Texas Secretary of State — 2026 November General Election candidate list (Candidate Bio Portal, status 'Candidate in the General Election'; certified 2026-08-28): U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 10 · read Sep 24, 2026
Running for Texas 10th Congressional District, Nov 3 General. The race page has 1 other candidate, 3 certified results. See the race
The District
What Texas 10th Congressional District covers
Covers all of Houston County, Polk County, Leon County, Grimes County, Trinity County, Burleson County, Lee County, San Jacinto County, Brazos County and Madison County; parts of Walker County and Travis County.
337 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "PLANC2333 (Texas congressional plan, 2025)" (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025); signed by Gov. Abbott Aug 29, 2025); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections: a three-judge district court's preliminary injunction (Nov 18, 2025) was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec 4, 2025; used for the Mar 3, 2026 primary. Official file https://data.capitol.texas.gov/dataset/planc2333 · Precinct lines: no contest override (the 2020-2024 House contests were on the prior lines); no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people; no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $363,959cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $92,140cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $271,819cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Kinetic Strategies Llc$124,241.68
- Cacsm$32,516.19
- Ngp Van$29,834.46
- Both & Campaigns Llc$9,000.00
- Cobalt Compliance$8,750.00
Campaign finance · Caitlin Rourk For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance · Caitlin Rourk For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $363,958.97 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $271,818.62 · cash on hand $92,140.35 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $335,406.06 (92%); PACs and other political committees $7,650.00 (2%); Party committees $200.00 (0%); Candidate contributions $20,702.91 (6%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): digital $155,671.02; fundraising $36,016.19; general consulting $11,900.00; compliance and treasurer $10,000.00; other $9,383.18; staff, contractors and reimbursements $3,100.00.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Caitlin
Advertising summary · for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $200–$300 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Aug 21, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads · CAITLIN ROURK FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (CAITLIN ROURK FOR CONGRESS). 1 ads since Nov 2024; $200–$300 (Google creative spend ranges).
Aug 21, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“For years, I've lived in a district - and frankly, a state - where many assume Democrats can't win and often don't even try. That wasn't a good enough answer”
“Health care should be affordable and accessible, period. Texas consistently has the highest uninsured rate in the nation. In Congress, I'll lower drug costs, protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, expand mental health and addiction services, end surprise billing, support rural and community providers, and close the coverage gap by strengthening the ACA and advocating for Medicaid expansion.”
“I'm tired of watching hardworking people be ignored by a political system built for the loudest and most powerful. We need real people in Congress - parents, veterans, neighbors - who understand the challenges families face and who work for their communities, not special interests.”
“I'm running so everyone in our district has the opportunity to succeed, not just get by. That means affordable, accessible health care, real economic opportunity, and a federal government that delivers for our community, not special interests.”
“I'm an Army veteran, working mom, and business leader who shows up, listens, does the hard work, and never forgets who I serve. I lead with honesty, clarity, and backbone - the kind of leadership our government desperately needs. In Congress, I'll put people over party, champion our community, and run a transparent, accountable, and inclusive office.”
In the News
Press coverage
- News · Caitlin Rourk for CongressJun 23, 2026 · Press · Balloon Juice (via campaign news page)
- Caitlin Rourk campaign website (via Ballotpedia)Feb 10, 2026 · Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://www.caitlinrourk.com/ captured 2026-09-24T19:44:29Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://www.caitlinrourk.com/
Source: https://www.caitlinrourk.com/
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Texas 10th District · November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "CAITLIN ROURK" (DEM) on the Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of 2026-08-28). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) · sourceU.S. Representative · TX-10
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_22jssg2nn.
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