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).
Taxes & budget
Carlos De La CruzRepublican
No documented position found.
Johnny C. GarciaDemocratic
- Supports an expanded Child Tax Credit.
Public safety
Carlos De La CruzRepublican
- Supports more tools and staffing for Border Patrol.
Johnny C. GarciaDemocratic
- Supports immigration reform with border security and citizenship pathways.
- Opposes defunding the police.
Education
Carlos De La CruzRepublican
- Opposes transgender girls competing in girls' sports.
Johnny C. GarciaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Carlos De La CruzRepublican
- Pledges to cut red tape for farmers and ranchers.
Johnny C. GarciaDemocratic
- Supports ending tariffs to lower prices.
Environment & parks
Carlos De La CruzRepublican
- Supports pressing Mexico to deliver treaty water to Texas.
Johnny C. GarciaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Carlos De La CruzRepublican
No documented position found.
Johnny C. GarciaDemocratic
- Supports restoring ACA tax credits and funding rural hospitals.
Government & transparency
Carlos De La CruzRepublican
- Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress.
Johnny C. GarciaDemocratic
- Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress.
- Opposes cuts to veterans' disability 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.