On Tuesday, Democratic Representative Greg Casar secured his reelection to a U.S. House seat in Texas. At just 35 years of age, he stands out as the youngest member of the Texas delegation and is now poised to serve his second term, representing his district centered in Austin.
Casar has expressed ambitions to take on the role of chair for the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a group that boasts nearly 100 members. His recent stances have included calls for the cessation of unconditional military support to Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas. Moreover, he showed support for pro-Palestinian protesters during demonstrations at the University of Texas last spring.
The announcement of Casar’s victory was made by a news organization at 8:28 p.m. EST, signaling the next steps in his political journey as he prepares to work on key progressive issues in Congress.