TX-35
Carlos De La Cruz (R) vs. Johnny Garcia (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. representative do?
Writes and votes on federal laws for a district of about 760,000 people. All bills about taxes and spending must start in the House. 2-year term. One per district.
- Votes on the federal budget
- Introduces bills
- Helps constituents with federal agencies (Social Security, VA, passports)
Your options
Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Carlos De La Cruz
Who they are
In their words: “Carlos De La Cruz: Air Force Veteran. Small Businessman. Trump Conservative.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Securing Our Border
- An Economy that Works for Working Families
- Protecting our Farmers and Ranchers
- Defending Law Enforcement
- American Energy Dominance
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Carlos for Congress", checked against FEC records.
Johnny Garcia
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- Deporting Illegal Immigrants and Securing The Southern Border
- Strengthening The Economy And Fighting Inflation
- Fighting For Lower Taxes
- Defending Our Second Amendment Rights
- Standing With Israel
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Johnny Garcia", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
Washington elites and Joe Biden wrecked our economy. Families pay the price while lobbyists get rich. I was raised in Texas by a single mom, so I know what it takes to stretch a dollar and keep a roof over your family.source
Johnny believes in economic freedom, American workers, freedom from government overreach, and ensuring the federal government lives within its means. Johnny knows that the key to real economic growth is through small government conservative policies that he has championed in the Tennessee House.source
Tennessee is proof that fiscal conservatism works, and Johnny believes that we need more Tennessee in Washington.source
Our seniors worked hard and deserve to retire with dignity. They paid into Social Security and Medicare their entire lives, and those are promises Washington has to keep.source
I'm the only candidate in this race who's actually been deployed to the southern border. As a twenty-year Air Force veteran, I've seen firsthand how the cartels exploit every weakness.source
Johnny knows that border security is national security. Too many leaders before Donald Trump refused to act, and every state has become a border state.source
I've stared down terrorists and cartels, and I know what it takes to keep our communities safe. I will stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk their lives for us every day.source
As a proud gun owner and lifetime member of the NRA, Johnny believes that our Second Amendment is one of our most important freedoms that we enjoy in our country. Every American has the Constitutional right to bear arms, and as your Congressman, he’ll always fight for that right.source
As a Christian and father of three children, Johnny understands the sanctity of life in all human beings. Johnny is 100% Pro-Life. He believes that life begins at conception, and he will always fight as a voice for the voiceless.source
Texas powers America, and I will fight to unleash our state's energy potential. Together with President Trump, I'll roll back radical green regulations and put Texans, not foreign dictators, in control of our energy future.source
Johnny believes Israel has a fundamental right to defend itself against terrorist organizations such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the world’s largest state sponsor of terror, Iran.source
Washington is broken because too many politicians go there to serve themselves. I spent twenty years in the Air Force learning that you put the mission and your people ahead of yourself, and I'm bringing that discipline to Congress.source
Texas farmers and ranchers feed America, and I'll always have their back. I will keep pressing to hold the Mexican government accountable and ensure they deliver the water they owe our agricultural communities.source
As the top industry in Tennessee, Johnny understands the importance of supporting our farmers and ranchers.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Health care, Schools & education, Veterans, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated a toss-up. 2-year term. One per district.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Texas Secretary of State, 2026 general election ballot certification.
