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US House · TX-35

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I-35 corridor district connecting San Antonio and Austin, redrawn Republican-leaning in the 2025 redistricting (Trump +10 in 2024). Carlos De La Cruz, brother of TX-15 incumbent Monica De La Cruz, won the Republican runoff over John Lujan. Bexar County deputy sheriff Johnny Garcia won the Democratic runoff over Maureen Galindo.

Primary, Mar 3, 2026

Represents the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin in Congress.

Runoff result

US House · TX-35

Primary Runoff

Called

Republican Primary

Carlos De La Cruz wins

Carlos De La Cruz

57.6%

Early returns

John Lujan

42.4%

Early returns

Democratic Primary

Johnny Garcia wins

Johnny Garcia

63.8%

Early returns

Maureen Galindo

36.2%

Early returns

Updated May 27, 10:33 PM CT·TX SOS

Candidates

Republican Primary

John Lujan

Texas State Representative

Carlos De La Cruz

Trump-endorsed candidate

Democratic Primary

Maureen Galindo

Democratic candidate, TX-35

Johnny Garcia

Democratic candidate, TX-35

Key Dates

Primary ElectionMar 3, 2026

Runoff (if needed)May 26, 2026

General ElectionNov 3, 2026

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