U.S. House · Texas's 35th District

A South-Central Texas district including parts of San Antonio.

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

Johnny Garcia, projected winner

Candidate	Votes	Share
Johnny Garcia	139,984	55.4%
Carlos De La Cruz	112,574	44.6%

About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

Texas redrew its congressional map for the 2026 election cycle. This is an open seat with no incumbent on the general-election ballot; Rep. Greg Casar, who represented a differently drawn 35th District, is instead running for re-election in the redrawn 37th District. Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo in the Democratic primary runoff, and Carlos De La Cruz defeated John Lujan in the Republican primary runoff.[1]

On the November 3 ballot · 2 candidates

Johnny GarciaDPROJECTED WINNERFormer Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputy and SWAT hostage negotiatorFull profile →Carlos De La CruzRU.S. Air Force veteran; small business ownerFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

Johnny Garcia
Opposes[4]
Says ICE should focus on criminals and be held to the same standard as police.
Carlos De La Cruz
In their own words[6]
“We need to continue securing our border and ensure our Border Patrol agents have the tools, manpower, and support they deserve.”
On the Mission page of his campaign site

Expand public health coverage

Johnny Garcia
Supports[4]
Says he would reverse Republicans' health care cuts, always fund Medicare and support expanding what Medicare covers.
Carlos De La Cruz
—

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

Johnny Garcia
—
Carlos De La Cruz
In their own words[6]
“Texas powers America, and I will fight to unleash our state's energy potential.”
On the Mission page of his campaign site

Increase police funding and staffing

Johnny Garcia
—
Carlos De La Cruz
Supports[5][6]
Says he will make sure law enforcement officers have the resources they need.

Broad tariffs on imported goods

Johnny Garcia
Opposes[4]
Says tariffs have driven up prices and that they should end.
Carlos De La Cruz
—

Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports

Johnny Garcia
—
Carlos De La Cruz
Supports[6]
Says he will fight to keep biological men out of girls' sports.

ISSUE	Johnny Garcia D	Carlos De La Cruz R
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	Opposes[4] Says ICE should focus on criminals and be held to the same standard as police.	In their own words[6] “We need to continue securing our border and ensure our Border Patrol agents have the tools, manpower, and support they deserve.” On the Mission page of his campaign site
Expand public health coverage	Supports[4] Says he would reverse Republicans' health care cuts, always fund Medicare and support expanding what Medicare covers.	—
Faster transition away from fossil fuels	—	In their own words[6] “Texas powers America, and I will fight to unleash our state's energy potential.” On the Mission page of his campaign site
Increase police funding and staffing	—	Supports[5][6] Says he will make sure law enforcement officers have the resources they need.
Broad tariffs on imported goods	Opposes[4] Says tariffs have driven up prices and that they should end.	—
Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports	—	Supports[6] Says he will fight to keep biological men out of girls' sports.

Research notes & limits

Johnny Garcia has not completed a Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey; his entry relies on Ballotpedia's biography and his campaign website. Carlos De La Cruz's campaign website could not be located, so his biography relies on Ballotpedia's quotation of it and on news coverage.

Sources · 17

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

1.United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
2.Johnny Garcia For Congress · Johnny Garcia for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
3.Carlos De La Cruz · Ballotpedia (quoting De La Cruz's campaign website) Candidate's own words
4.Issues — Johnny Garcia for Congress · Johnny Garcia for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
5.Carlos De La Cruz — campaign website statement (Defending Law Enforcement) · Ballotpedia (quoting De La Cruz's campaign website) Candidate's own words
6.The Mission · Carlos for Congress campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
7.Johnny Garcia · Ballotpedia Reference
8.Johnny Garcia For Congress · Johnny Garcia for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
9.Meet Johnny · Johnny Garcia for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
10.United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
11.Old-school Democrat Bexar County sheriff's deputy Johnny Garcia wages congressional bid · San Antonio Report · 2026-10-19 News report
12.Texas's 35th District election results 2026 · NBC News News report
13.Carlos De La Cruz · Ballotpedia (quoting De La Cruz's campaign website) Candidate's own words
14.Carlos De La Cruz (R) defeated John Lujan (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District on May 26, 2026 · Ballotpedia News · 2026-05-27 Reference
15.The San Antonio Report's 2026 Republican primary runoff voter guide · San Antonio Report News report
16.Carlos De La Cruz Q&A: TX-35 runoff · San Antonio Report · 2026-10-19 News report
17.U.S. House · Texas's 35th District results 2026 · NBC News News report