NextGen PAC Endorses Slate of Progressive Congressional Candidates in TX

The nation’s largest youth vote organization endorses progressive candidates in Texas

Austin, TX – Today, NextGen PAC announced the endorsement of Rep. Greg Casar, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Jr. These endorsements are a critical part of NextGen PAC’s efforts to mobilize thousands of young voters across the country in support of progressive candidates in this election cycle and beyond.

NextGen PAC endorses these candidates because they reflect the values of the most progressive and diverse generation in American history. These representatives have proven themselves to be civil servants who are committed to building a more just and equitable Texas.

“Young people have organized and turned out in record numbers in recent elections, helping our movement achieve huge progressive wins in recent years,” NextGen PAC President and Executive Director Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez said. “This year, our fight is no different, and we are determined to show up and use our voices at the ballot box to protect our country from MAGA Republicans who only want to take us back in time. NextGen PAC is thrilled to endorse these candidates for reelection so they may continue to prioritize the values of Texas’s young voters.”

“NextGen PAC is proud to endorse these candidates for Congress,” NextGen PAC State Director Matthew Baiza said. “These Congressmembers have led on issues that are directly impacting young people across Texas and will be vital to ensuring that our values are represented. They are leading on infrastructure, energy and the environment, voting rights, affordable education, and access to healthcare. As we look to the future, we know that these Congressmembers will continue to stand up for young people’s values.”

In 2020, NextGen PAC helped mobilize 1 in every 9 young voters who cast a ballot, leading to the largest youth voter turnout in history. In 2024, NextGen PAC is focused on empowering young voters to fight for a better future, this includes endorsing progressive candidates and ballot measures, among other activities.

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About NextGen PAC

NextGen PAC’s mission is to empower young voters to engage in elections and ensure our government is responsive to the largest and most diverse generation in American history. We invite 18-to-35 year olds into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our country. NextGen PAC fights for a progressive future by growing and wielding the grassroots political power of young people on the ground and online.