The presidential bid is Castro’s first attempt for office beyond the confines of Texas’ second-most populous city. He enters the contest with little name recognition or political base beyond his home state. He does, however, enjoy the distinction of being the only Latino in the Democratic field — for now, at least; Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, whose paternal grandfather was born in Mexico, is also contemplating a 2020 run for president.
Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times