Congressional District 21 Candidate Jason Cahill on Voter Turnout, Fiscal Accountability, and “The People’s Seat”

Vote Like A Texan, the civic interview series hosted by Justin McKenzie, released a new episode featuring Jason Cahill, a candidate for U.S. Congress in Texas Congressional District 21. The conversation focuses on voter turnout, fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and why Cahill believes the seat belongs to Texans — not politicians.

Cahill, a political outsider, veteran, and business executive, entered the race following the announcement that the current representative would not seek re-election. In the interview, Cahill emphasizes that Congressional District 21 is “the people’s seat” and discusses his motivation for running, rooted in concerns about government spending, national debt, education, and long-term consequences for future generations.

“This seat doesn’t belong to a politician — it belongs to the people,” Cahill said during the interview. “Anyone seeking to represent this district should remember that they serve at the will of the voters.”

The episode explores Cahill’s perspective on fiscal conservatism, including the need for government audits, balanced budgets, and lawmakers who understand how to manage budgets and accountability at scale. He also reflects on the importance of faith, family, and Hill Country values in shaping his approach to leadership.

A significant portion of the conversation addresses voter participation, particularly in Texas primary and runoff elections, which historically see much lower turnout than general elections. Cahill candidly acknowledges his own past disengagement from primaries and calls on Texans to take a more active role earlier in the election cycle.

“Primary elections are where many races are effectively decided,” said McKenzie. “Vote Like A Texan exists to help voters understand who’s running, what they stand for, and why participation matters well before November.”

The interview is part of Vote Like A Texan’s broader mission to encourage civic engagement by making candidate conversations searchable, accessible, and discoverable through long-form video, press distribution, and digital platforms.

Cahill also outlines his campaign philosophy, which he describes not as a slogan, but as a guiding principle: “Truth is my platform.” He argues that meaningful reform requires honest conversations, even when the solutions are difficult or uncomfortable.

Watch the Full Interview

The full episode featuring Jason Cahill is available on YouTube via Vote Like A Texan:
https://youtu.be/X4Yab1a-EKU?si=LuAApgDWj3b1akBb

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