Who Carlos is
A 20-year Air Force veteran who once ran a kickboxing gym — and whose sister already serves in Congress.
About Carlos
De La Cruz joined the Air Force at 18 and served 20 years — including tours overseas after 9/11 and missions stopping drugs at the border — before opening a kickboxing gym in San Antonio. Backed by Donald Trump, he beat a sitting state lawmaker to become the Republican pick. His sister, Monica De La Cruz, already represents a nearby Texas district in Congress.
Where they stand
- Reproductive RightsUnknown
- Immigration & BorderAgree
- Housing & AffordabilityDisagree
- Public EducationUnknown
- Election IntegrityDisagree
- HealthcareUnknown
- Social Security & MedicareAgree
- Gun PolicyUnknown
- Climate & EnergyAgree
Also on the ballot for U.S. House • District 35
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Johnny GarciaA sheriff's deputy and former hostage negotiator running as a middle-of-the-road Democrat in this newly drawn district.
About Johnny
A San Antonio native, Garcia worked in construction before joining the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, where he talked down hostage situations and now speaks for the department. He's the Democratic pick for this seat, winning his spot with about 64% of the vote.