New Mobile App Lets Texans Draft Congress Members
The free app, created by an Austinite, scores U.S. lawmakers based on their legislative activity and attendance.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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Austin resident Alex Kurkowski has launched a new mobile application called RabbleRouser, which allows users to draft U.S. senators and representatives into fantasy-style leagues to track their performance in Congress. The app, which went live in late October 2026, aims to gamify the legislative process through a point-based scoring system.
Why it matters
The creator built the platform to provide a new way to monitor federal legislative activity, filling a void he perceived during the NFL offseason. It offers a unique window for Austinites interested in keeping a closer eye on how lawmakers in Washington are actually performing on the floor.
Users currently select from 35 members of Congress representing Texas, with a scoring system that deducts 2 points from a lawmaker's total for every missed vote. The app has no plans for monetization and remains free for download.
The players
Alex Kurkowski
An Austin resident who created the mobile application RabbleRouser.
Claude
The artificial intelligence tool used to power the legislative tracking functions within the app.
The details
The application leverages the tool Claude to monitor the daily legislative actions of members of Congress. Lawmakers earn points in the game by introducing legislation, casting votes, and advancing bills through the legislative process. Users draft these officials into teams, tracking their real-time effectiveness in Washington. The app is available for download at no cost.
Timeline
The application RabbleRouser launched during the week of October 30, 2026.
On November 3, 2026, Texans are set to select 35 members of Congress.
The Texas Context
RabbleRouser applies the mechanics of fantasy sports league interfaces to the federal legislative process in Washington. It marks a creative departure from traditional news consumption by turning congressional action into a competitive game for Texas voters.
Residents can download the free application now to begin drafting their fantasy teams of federal lawmakers. Users should watch the legislative scoreboards starting after the November 3 selection window to see how their chosen representatives are performing.
The takeaway
This app provides a novel way for Austinites to maintain accountability for members of Congress by gamifying their voting records. Watch for how your drafted representatives perform throughout the session to see if they accumulate points or face deductions for absences.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KXAN.
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