Federal

U.S. Representative, 35th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

All of Guadalupe, Karnes and Wilson counties; part of Bexar County (about 26% of its residents: part of San Antonio, part of Converse, Universal City, Live Oak, part of Selma and Windcrest and other areas).

Candidates Compare by issue

Carlos De La Cruz

Republican

Retired

The gist

Supports more tools and staffing for Border Patrol.
Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress.
Opposes transgender girls competing in girls' sports.
Supports pressing Mexico to deliver treaty water to Texas.
Pledges to cut red tape for farmers and ranchers.

More about Carlos

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Supports more tools and staffing for Border Patrol.
Mission — Carlos De La Cruz for Congress
Campaign website · Carlos for Congress · carlosforcongress.com
“We need to continue securing our border and ensure our Border Patrol agents have the tools, manpower, and support they deserve.”
Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress.
Meet Carlos — Carlos De La Cruz for Congress
Campaign website · Carlos for Congress · carlosforcongress.com
“vote to ban members of Congress from trading stocks”
Opposes transgender girls competing in girls' sports.
Mission — Carlos De La Cruz for Congress
Campaign website · Carlos for Congress · carlosforcongress.com
“I'll fight to keep biological men out of our daughters' sports.”
Supports pressing Mexico to deliver treaty water to Texas.
Mission — Carlos De La Cruz for Congress
Campaign website · Carlos for Congress · carlosforcongress.com
“I will keep pressing to hold the Mexican government accountable and ensure they deliver the water they owe our agricultural communities.”
Pledges to cut red tape for farmers and ranchers.
Mission — Carlos De La Cruz for Congress
Campaign website · Carlos for Congress · carlosforcongress.com
“I'll cut red tape, stop foreign competitors from undercutting us”

Johnny C. Garcia

Democratic

Deputy sheriff · San Antonio

The gist

Supports ending tariffs to lower prices.
Supports restoring ACA tax credits and funding rural hospitals.
Supports immigration reform with border security and citizenship pathways.
Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress.
Supports an expanded Child Tax Credit.
Opposes defunding the police.
Opposes cuts to veterans' disability benefits.

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Supports ending tariffs to lower prices.
Issues — Johnny Garcia for Congress
Campaign website · Johnny Garcia for Congress · votejohnnygarcia.com
“We need to end reckless tariffs that have driven up the price of everything from coffee to tomatoes to appliances.”
Supports restoring ACA tax credits and funding rural hospitals.
Issues — Johnny Garcia for Congress
Campaign website · Johnny Garcia for Congress · votejohnnygarcia.com
“I’ll reverse Republicans’ healthcare cuts and invest in our rural hospitals.”
Supports immigration reform with border security and citizenship pathways.
Issues — Johnny Garcia for Congress
Campaign website · Johnny Garcia for Congress · votejohnnygarcia.com
“We need comprehensive immigration reform that includes border security, pathways to citizenship, and work visas that meet our economy’s needs.”
Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress.
Issues — Johnny Garcia for Congress
Campaign website · Johnny Garcia for Congress · votejohnnygarcia.com
“Stock trading is corrupt, and it’s time we stop the practice of members of Congress personally profiting”
Supports an expanded Child Tax Credit.
Issues — Johnny Garcia for Congress
Campaign website · Johnny Garcia for Congress · votejohnnygarcia.com
“I’ll fight for a Child Tax Credit that helps families keep more in their pocket each month and for investments in child care.”
Opposes defunding the police.
Issues — Johnny Garcia for Congress
Campaign website · Johnny Garcia for Congress · votejohnnygarcia.com
“I don’t believe in defunding the police.”
Opposes cuts to veterans' disability benefits.
Issues — Johnny Garcia for Congress
Campaign website · Johnny Garcia for Congress · votejohnnygarcia.com
“I’ll fight any attempt to cut veteran benefits.”

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; 7 issues covered in this race.