Kopser for Texas today announced that the campaign has raised $180,000 in just over 10 weeks, marking a significant early milestone and demonstrating strong alignment behind a results-focused campaign in Texas House District 47.

The rapid fundraising pace reflects growing enthusiasm for a campaign centered on discipline, direct voter engagement, and doing the work required to win.

“We can’t rely on a wave election. We have to do the work — earn every vote, expand the electorate, and build a results-focused coalition for Texas,” said Joseph Kopser, candidate for Texas House District 47.

Early Investment in Expanding the Electorate

In addition to strong fundraising, the campaign has already made a $40,000 investment to identify and reach like-minded residents who are currently unregistered to vote.

Rather than focusing solely on traditional persuasion universes, Kopser for Texas is proactively expanding participation and building long-term civic engagement infrastructure within the district consistent with his work over the last seven years with USTomorrow.

“Too often campaigns talk to the same shrinking pool of voters,” Kopser said. “If we want better outcomes, we have to expand the electorate and engage people early.”

Neighborhood-Based Organizing Backed by Data

Kopser for Texas is building on the relational organizing model popularized statewide by Blue Action Democrats, which has demonstrated that voters are significantly more likely to turn out when contacted by someone they know and trust.

The Blue Action 2024 Impact Report found that relational outreach consistently outperformed traditional “stranger outreach” methods. In contrast, broader field analysis in Texas has shown declining effectiveness in paid outreach and mass texting.

In response, the campaign is prioritizing volunteer-led engagement and distributed organizing strategies that empower supporters to serve as neighborhood ambassadors — leveraging trusted relationships within their own communities.

Using innovative data modeling to identify participation barriers and deliver accurate, localized information, the campaign is equipping supporters with tools to:

• Identify neighbors and personal contacts within their networks

• Encourage consistent civic participation

• Engage respectfully across differences

“The messenger is just as important as the message,” Kopser added. “When neighbors talk to neighbors, participation rises. When volunteers lead, results improve. That’s what the data shows — and that’s what we’re building.”

A Serious Campaign Focused on Results

The $180,000 raised in just over 10 weeks reflects more than financial strength — it signals operational readiness and disciplined execution.

Kopser for Texas is deploying resources early, investing in durable turnout infrastructure, and building a coalition prepared to engage voters consistently ahead of the March primary.

“Our district deserves serious leadership,” Kopser said. “If we want better results in Austin, we have to organize differently. We’re not waiting for momentum — we’re building it.”

About Kopser for Texas

Joseph Kopser is a West Point graduate, Army veteran, entrepreneur, and community leader running for Texas House District 47. His campaign is focused on strengthening public education, expanding economic opportunity, and restoring trust through practical, mission-driven leadership.

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Kopser for Texas announced today that the campaign has contacted more than 18,000 unregistered, likely voters who recently moved to Travis County, as part of a proactive effort to strengthen civic participation and expand access to the democratic process.

The outreach focused on Texans who are eligible to vote but had not yet registered, with the sole purpose of increasing participation in local and state elections.

“For too long, our political system has accepted low participation as normal,” said Joseph Kopser, candidate for Texas House District 47. “We believe democracy works best when more people are engaged—not fewer.”

For the past seven years, Kopser has led USTomorrow, an organization dedicated to reinvigorating disengaged and disenfranchised voters through education, dialogue, and civic awareness. In a recent USTomorrow piece, Kopser highlighted March Matters, a non-partisan initiative focused on educating voters about the outsized impact of primary elections.

“While it may be unconventional in modern politics, we set out to expand the voter base—period,” Kopser said. “The recent upset victory of political outsider and Democrat Taylor Rehmet shows what happens when voters register, show up, and motivate their friends. When people participate, anything is possible.”

In addition to voter registration outreach, Kopser for Texas is deploying relational organizing strategies using the Reach App, a tool pioneered in Texas by Blue Action Democrats. Relational organizing empowers supporters to engage friends, family members, and neighbors—leveraging trusted relationships rather than impersonal political messaging.

“Registering more voters, combining that effort with relational organizing, and using tools like the Reach App alongside traditional campaign strategies will turn out more voters,” Kopser added. “And that’s always a good thing for democracy.”

Kopser for Texas emphasized that expanding participation is not a partisan goal, but a civic one—aimed at ensuring that Texas elections reflect the voices of the communities they serve.

About Kopser for Texas

Joseph Kopser is running for the Texas House to serve our community—not the status quo—and to push past our broken politics with practical solutions for good jobs, strong schools, and a brighter future for our kids.

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Austin, TX — Just over three weeks after officially entering the race for Texas House District 47, Joseph Kopser’s campaign reports strong early fundraising momentum, signaling broad support and readiness to engage voters ahead of the March Democratic primary.

Campaign finance filings on 15 January show that in the three week period following his entry into the race on Dec 9th, Kopser raised more than $53,000—including during a holiday stretch when fundraising activity typically slows. The early support reflects contributions from a wide network of donors spanning clean energy, transportation, education, urban planning, technology, and longtime supporters from Kopser’s previous civic and entrepreneurial work.

Kopser said his campaign is focused on four priorities: standing up for healthcare, taking on rising costs, broadening the coalition, and being wary of distractions so the campaign remains focused on the issues that matter most to Texas families.

“Despite only officially starting our campaign on December 9, we outraised our Democratic opponent by 35% over the same period of time,” Kopser said. “If we’re going to fight back—and fight smarter—we have to be serious about communicating and engaging with voters.”

House District 47 is an open seat, with early voting beginning February 17 and Election Day on March 3. With no runoff expected, the winner of the Democratic primary will likely be the next State Representative for the district in this heavily gerrymandered district.

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Joseph Kopser, a decorated Army veteran, successful technology entrepreneur, and lifelong problem solver, today announced his candidacy for the Texas House of Representatives in District 47. Running as a Democrat, Kopser is committed to breaking through partisan gridlock, challenging the status quo, and focusing on results-driven leadership to address the pressing issues facing Southwest Austin families, including rising costs, underfunded schools, and economic opportunities.

"I'm running for the Texas House because our community deserves a representative who rolls up their sleeves and gets to work—not engage in performative politics or culture wars," said Kopser. "After 20 years in the Army and years building Austin's innovation economy, I know progress happens when leaders listen first, lead always, and bring people together to solve problems. Texans are tired of the same old politics; it's time to fight back smarter, build stronger, and get things done for working families."

Kopser's campaign draws on his extensive experience in service, innovation, and community building. A West Point graduate with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and a master's from the Harvard Kennedy School, he served 20 years in the U.S. Army, earning the Ranger Tab, Combat Action Badge, and Bronze Star. He taught Leadership and Strategy at UT Austin and West Point, and today serves as a special advisor for military and veteran affairs at the University of Texas. As co-founder of RideScout—acquired by Mercedes-Benz in 2014—and President of Grayline Group, Kopser has created jobs, mentored entrepreneurs, and strengthened Texas's tech and energy sectors. He was recognized as a White House Champion of Change and, in 2025, named a Future Texas Business Legend by the Texas Business Hall of Fame.

In his 2018 run for Congress, Kopser built a bipartisan coalition that won the Democratic primary with a message of working across the aisle to focus on jobs, education, and our kids' future. In under 18 months, his campaign pioneered innovative fundraising and voter communication techniques, raising over $3.1 million—the highest amount by any candidate, Republican or Democrat, incumbent or challenger, across Texas's 36 congressional districts in Q4 2017. Emphasizing bipartisanship and problem-solving, Kopser received more votes than any Democrat in Texas congressional history up to that point and drove record turnout, with more voters participating in his district than any other in the state—falling short by fewer than three points in a heavily gerrymandered race. Kopser's platform prioritizes a strong economy for all, education for every child, and securing our kids' future. He pledges to fight for fully funded classrooms, competitive teacher pay, and education-to-career pipelines; support small businesses and high-wage careers in tech, energy, cybersecurity, and trades; and address infrastructure, public safety, and affordability to make Texas a place where every family can thrive.

In his launch he states:

I’m Joseph Kopser, a West Point grad and Army vet and I can’t sit on the sidelines.

That’s what drove me to file as a Democrat for State Representative to represent South and West Austin.

MAGA Republicans control all branches of government in DC and in Texas. In Texas.

It’s time for Democrats to fight back smarter, build stronger, and get things done for Texas families. We can’t keep running the same old playbook.

So I came up with 4 rules to change the game and be part of the solution:

1. Stand up for healthcare: From Medicaid cuts to the end of Obamacare subsidies.we’re all in the same boat now.
2. Take on rising costs: Speaking out against tariffs and helping young families access capital to put homeownership within their reach.
3. Broaden our coalition: We can’t just preach to the choir. We’re either growing or we’re dying..
4. Be wary of distractions: No matter the outrage of the day, we have to stay focused on kitchen table issues while defending the dignity every Texan deserves.

It’s time for leaders who bring new energy, different experiences, and are focused on results.

Kopser's personal story underscores his motivation. A photo of his family at Fort Hood in 1999, contrasted with one from last year in Austin, captures his journey with wife Amy and their three daughters. "Like every family, I want Texans to feel proud raising their children here. That's what drives me," he added.

This people-powered campaign invites volunteers, donors, and voters to join in restoring leadership focused on service, humility, and results. To learn more, donate, or get involved, visit www.KopserForTexas.com or email Email Contact.About Kopser for Texas

Joseph Kopser is running for Texas House District 47 to serve our community, fight for good jobs, and secure our kids' future. A veteran-led, solutions-focused campaign, it aims to strengthen schools, expand economic opportunity, and build a Texas where every family thrives. Pol. Adv. Paid for by Kopser for Texas Campaign.

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