Joaquin Castro
U.S. Representative · TX-TX-20
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Score
65/100 · Moderate Risk
Net worth
$0.4M
Tenure
2013-present
Donations & financial influence
| Category | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total raised (career) | $7,548,980 | FEC |
| Corporate / special interest total | $2,147,309 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| AIPAC / pro-Israel | $30,401 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Oil & gas / fossil | $154,619 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Pharma / healthcare | $590,111 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Defense | $173,377 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Wall Street / finance | $812,324 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Big Tech | $386,477 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
Controversies & conflicts of interest
- Tweeted names and employers of Trump donors from his own district, drew criticism as intimidation
- Twin brother Julián's failed presidential campaign affected his national profile negatively
- Limited controversy record, regarded as principled progressive