Michael McCaul

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Michael McCaul

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth January 14, 1962 (Age: 64)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Michael McCaul holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Trinity University and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University, complemented by a Senior Executive Fellowship from Harvard Kennedy School. He began his career as an attorney and federal prosecutor, advancing to roles such as Chief of Counterterrorism and National Security in the Texas US Attorney's office and Deputy Attorney General in the Texas Attorney General's Office. His professional trajectory indicates extensive experience in public service and law enforcement.

Political Ideas

Michael McCaul's political identity is shaped by a blend of ideological conservatism and strategic pragmatism, particularly in his nuanced approach to national security. His background as a federal prosecutor and counterterrorism expert informs a rigid stance on law enforcement and border security, yet he exhibits an ideological agility in balancing these with regional economic interests. McCaul's rhetoric often emphasizes the protection of American values while simultaneously advocating for policies that suggest a calculated consideration of local industrial impacts. This tension between unwavering security measures and economically protective strategies makes his political philosophy both intriguing and complex.

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2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Election History

Texas House of Representatives 10th District

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(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Caitlin Rourk , Chris Gober , Sarah Eckhardt , Tayhlor Coleman

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas 10th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

220,908 votes (65.20%)

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Position Details

Committee Membership
Foreign Affairs
Homeland Security
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2022

159,469 votes (63.30%)

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2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2020

217,216 votes (52.50%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2018

157,166 votes (51.10%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2016

179,221 votes (57.30%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2014

109,726 votes (62.20%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas 10th congressional district, 2012

159,783 votes (60.52%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2010

144,980 votes (64.67%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2008

179,493 votes (53.89%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 10

97,618 votes (55.32%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2004

182,113 votes (78.62%)

Win