Jason Cahill Explains Why Congressional District 21 Is “The People’s Seat” | Vote Like A Texan

Who is running for Texas Congressional District 21 — and why does your vote matter? In this episode of Vote Like A Texan, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Jason Cahill, candidate for U.S. Congress in Texas District 21, for a candid, long-form conversation about leadership, fiscal responsibility, voter turnout, and why primary elections matter more than most Texans realize. Jason Cahill is a political outsider, veteran, CEO, and Hill Country resident who entered the race after seeing what he believes is a disconnect between Washington politics and everyday Texans. In this interview, Cahill explains why he believes the seat belongs to the people — not politicians — and outlines his views on government spending, audits, education, civil liberties, and rebuilding trust in the legislative process. This conversation is part of Vote Like A Texan, a statewide interview series focused on helping voters discover candidates, understand issues, and increase voter participation across Texas. Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Congressional District 21 is “the people’s seat” Why Jason Cahill decided to run for Congress Fiscal conservatism and government accountability Why federal audits and balanced budgets matter The role of faith, family, and Hill Country values Conservative divisions and coalition-building Why primary elections have low turnout — and how to change that Why truth matters more than talking points in politics Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Vote Like A Texan 00:06 Meet Jason Cahill, candidate for Texas Congressional District 21 00:29 “It’s not Chip Roy’s seat — it’s the people’s seat” 01:29 Why Jason Cahill decided to run for Congress 03:30 Faith, family, and concerns about the future 04:56 Fiscal responsibility and government accountability 06:29 Defining Texas Hill Country and District 21 07:40 Conservative divisions and governing reality 09:02 Why primary elections matter 09:48 Voter turnout challenges in Texas 11:36 How voters can get involved and learn more 12:52 Campaign motto: “Truth is my platform” 13:49 Closing remarks and what’s next on the trail Call to Action (Voter Engagement) Texans — your voice matters before November. Primary elections often decide who represents you long before the general election. Learn who’s running Ask questions Show up for primaries and runoffs Encourage friends and family to vote Subscribe to Vote Like A Texan for full-length, unfiltered candidate interviews across the state. Learn more about this series and how we’re helping Texans become informed voters at VoteLikeATexan.com.