On the same day Taylor Swift drops The Life of a Showgirl, we’re bringing you The Life of a Candidate.

In this ladies-only episode of Mission: Texas, host Kate Rumsey sits down with Kristian Carranza, a San Antonio organizer and candidate for Texas House District 118, to talk about the real backstage life of running for office — the heartbreak, the hope, and the hustle.

Kristian opens up about losing a race, getting back up, and finding her voice again at a town hall microphone. From knocking on 10,000 doors to fighting for public schools and working-class families, she shares what it takes to stay in the arena — and why this cycle might finally be the turning point for Texas Democrats.

They discuss:
🎵 Taylor Swift, resilience, and the art of reinvention
🏫 School closures and public education as a lifeline
🚪 Why door-knocking and local organizers still matter
💰 Fundraising myths, recurring donors, and candidate life balance
🗳️ How precinct chairs and everyday volunteers build lasting power

It’s The Life of a Candidate — Texas-style.

Guest: Kristian Carranza — Candidate for Texas House District 118
Host: Kate Rumsey
Podcast: Mission: Texas

Follow Kristian at kristianfortexas.com or on socials @KristianForTexas.