Julian Castro 2020 presidential campaign

Julian Castro 2020 presidential campaign
Julian Castro 2020 presidential campaign
	File:Julian Castro 2020 presidential campaign logo.svg
Campaign	2020 United States presidential election (Democratic primaries)
Candidate	Julián Castro; 16th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2014–2017); Mayor of San Antonio, Texas (2009–2014)
Affiliation	Democratic Party
Status	Announced January 12, 2019
Headquarters	San Antonio, Texas
Key people	Rep. Joaquin Castro (campaign chairman); Maya Rupert (campaign manager); Derek Eadon (deputy campaign manager); Jennifer Fiore (communications advisor); Scott Atlas (finance chairman)
Slogan	One Nation. One Destiny.
Website
	www.julianforthefuture.com

The 2020 presidential campaign of Julián Castro, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, was formally launched on January 12, 2019. Castro was the fourth office-holding Democrat to formally announce a campaign in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, following Congressman John Delaney, State Senator Richard Ojeda, and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.^[3]

If elected, Castro would become the first Hispanic or Latino president of the United States.^[4] Castro would also be the first president whose highest experience was as a cabinet secretary since former President Herbert Hoover.^[5]

Background

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Castro campaigning in New Hampshire in March 2019

Castro served as the mayor of his native San Antonio, Texas from 2009 until he joined President Barack Obama's cabinet in 2014 as the 16th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He was mentioned as a possible running mate for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign; Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was ultimately selected.^[6]^[7] On January 12, 2019, Castro announced he is running in the 2020 presidential election.^[8]

Announcement

Castro formed a presidential exploratory committee on December 12, 2018.^[9] Exactly one month later, Castro officially announced his presidential bid at a rally in San Antonio.^[10] His brother, Congressman Joaquín Castro, and their mother introduced him at the rally.^[11]

Endorsements

List of political endorsements

U.S. Executive Branch officials

Henry Cisneros, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1993–1997); former Mayor of San Antonio, Texas (1981–1989)^[12]

U.S. Representatives

Joaquin Castro, U.S. Representative from TX-20 since 2013; Castro's identical twin brother^[13]
Colin Allred, U.S. Representative from TX-32 since 2019^[14]

State legislators

Rafael Anchia, Texas State Representative from District 103 since 2005^[15]
Diego Bernal, Texas State Representative from District 123 since 2015^[15]
John Bucy III, Texas State Representative from District 136 since 2019^[16]
Philip Cortez, Texas State Representative from District 117 since 2017^[15]
Manny Espitia, New Hampshire State Representative from Hillsborough District 31 since 2019^[17]
Mary Gonzalez, Texas State Representative from District 75 since 2013^[16]
Ryan Guillen, Texas State Representative from District 31 since 2003^[16]
Abel Herrero, Texas State Representative from District 34 since 2013^[16]
Juan Hinojosa, Texas State Senator from District 20 since 2002 ^[16]
Eddie Lucio Jr., Texas State Senator from District 27 since 1991 ^[16]
Eddie Lucio III, Texas State Representative from District 38 since 2007^[16]
Armando Martinez, Texas State Representative from District 39 since 2005^[16]
Poncho Nevárez, Texas State Representative from District 74 since 2013^[15]
James Talarico, Texas State Representative from District 52 since 2019^[15]
Armando Walle, Texas State Representative from District 140 since 2009^[16]
Hubert Vo, Texas State Representative from District 149 since 2005^[16]

Local officials

Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio, Texas since 2017^[18] (Independent)

Judicial officials

Nelson Wolff, Judge of Bexar County, Texas since 2001; former Mayor of San Antonio (1991–1995)^[12]

Individuals

Cristela Alonzo, comedian, actress, writer, and producer^[19]
Marysol Castro, public address announcer at Citi Field^[20]
Maya Rupert, political strategist, writer, and advocate^[21]

Political positions

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References

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