Show Notes
In this episode of Vote Like a Texan, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Texas Congressional District 10 candidate Caitlin Rourk to talk about her surprise district switch, the impact of state and federal redistricting, her military service background, and what voters across Travis County, Brazos County, Austin, College Station, and rural Texas are telling her they care about most.
Caitlin opens up about running a grassroots, people-powered campaign; the economic pressures Texans are facing; the state of public schools; voter turnout challenges; and why she believes CD-10 is the right place for her to serve.
If you're a Texas voter, policymaker, strategist, or political observer—this conversation dives deep into Texas politics, redistricting, civic engagement, and the 2026 election cycle.
Learn more about Caitlin Rourk:
Website: https://www.CaitlinRourk.com
Volunteer, donate, or explore her policy platform.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to Vote Like a Texan
00:18 – Caitlin Rourk’s big announcement: Running in TX-10
01:00 – Why switching districts made sense
02:40 – What redistricting changed for Texas candidates
03:55 – The importance of running where you live
04:30 – Caitlin’s military + service background
06:10 – How service shaped her decision to run
07:15 – What makes Texas CD-10 unique
08:14 – What voters in Texas are most concerned about
09:40 – Economic pressures: housing, childcare, insurance
10:35 – Public school concerns across Texas
11:15 – Why voter turnout matters more than ever
12:50 – How to help educate and mobilize voters
14:20 – Relational organizing and community-based action
15:55 – Why elections feel “hopeless” to some—and how to change that
17:08 – Where to find Caitlin Rourk online
18:05 – Closing remarks
