State
State Representative, District 118
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Texas laws and the state budget in the Texas House of Representatives.
In Bexar County: all of Sandy Oaks, St. Hedwig, Elmendorf, Somerset and Von Ormy; parts of San Antonio, Universal City, Live Oak and Selma, and unincorporated areas. Open seat: the House member directory lists John Lujan as the member for District 118; they are not on the general-election ballot.
Taxes & budget
Jorge BorregoRepublican
- Supports lowering property tax rates.
Kristian CarranzaDemocratic
- Supports shifting property taxes toward corporations.
Public safety
Jorge BorregoRepublican
- Supports stronger enforcement against fentanyl dealers.
- Supports more resources for police to arrest repeat offenders.
Kristian CarranzaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Jorge BorregoRepublican
- Supports raises for teachers and school staff.
- Supports limiting girls' sports to biological females.
Kristian CarranzaDemocratic
- Supports livable teacher salaries in neighborhood schools.
Housing
Jorge BorregoRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristian CarranzaDemocratic
- Proposes banning corporate speculators from raising housing costs.
Economy & jobs
Jorge BorregoRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristian CarranzaDemocratic
- Opposes tax breaks for AI data centers.
Government & transparency
Jorge BorregoRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristian CarranzaDemocratic
- Pledges to refuse corporate PAC contributions.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.