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U.S. House, Texas District 35

2-year termOpen seat: incumbent Greg Casar (D) is running in the redrawn TX-37 instead. Runoff winners May 26, 2026: Carlos De La Cruz (R, 57.6%) and Johnny Garcia (D, 63.8%) per KSAT. No third-party or independent candidates on the Secretary of State listing. Ratings: Cook Lean R (Oct. 16, 2026); Inside Elections Leans Rep (Oct. 1, 2026); Sabato Leans Rep (Oct. 8, 2026). District lines: PlanC2333 (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, signed Aug. 29, 2025). A three-judge federal panel enjoined it Nov. 18, 2025; the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that order Dec. 4, 2025 (Texas Legislative Council timeline) and on April 27, 2026 summarily reversed in Abbott v. LULAC, so PlanC2333 governs the 2026 election. Members elected under the 2021 map (PlanC2193) serve until January 2027.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
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Democratic
Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Says he will work with President Trump to bring back jobs and lower costs. 
Calls lowering everyday costs his top priority. 
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Opposes tax breaks for large corporations and the wealthiest. 
Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
Opposes wasteful spending he says puts earned benefits at risk. 
Calls for investment in child care, rural hospitals and apprenticeships and a larger Child Tax Credit; does not address the deficit. 
Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
Supports expanding Texas energy production and rolling back 'green' regulations. 
Wants to modernize energy supply and limit data centers' effect on utility bills. 
Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
Pledges to defend Social Security and Medicare. 
Opposes Social Security cuts and privatization; would expand Medicare coverage. 
Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
Wants to stop foreign competitors from undercutting American farmers and to return manufacturing to the U.S.; does not address tariffs directly. 
Opposes the current tariffs, which he says raised consumer prices. 
Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Supports more resources for Border Patrol; welcomes legal immigration while opposing cartel exploitation. 
Supports comprehensive reform combining border security and pathways to citizenship. 
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
Frames China as a competitor and wants U.S. leadership in AI and technology. 
Calls for ending the war in Iran, linking it to gas prices. 
Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
Pledges to support law enforcement and ensure officers have resources to "restore law and order." 
A Bexar County Sheriff's Office veteran, he says he does not support defunding police, favors well-trained law enforcement, and says ICE should focus on criminals and meet the same standards as police. 
Israel and Gaza
What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
Focuses on faster VA care with less bureaucracy; does not describe broader health policy. 
Would reverse recent ACA tax-credit and health program cuts and invest in rural hospitals. 
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Elections and Voting
What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
Says he would work to keep athletes whose sex assigned at birth is male out of girls' sports. 
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Religious Liberty and Faith Communities
What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
Says he would work with President Trump to "defend faith, family, and freedom." 
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Issue 1 of 16

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Republican
Says he will work with President Trump to bring back jobs and lower costs. 
Democratic
Calls lowering everyday costs his top priority. 
Sources for this contest (9)
  1. Election Results - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2020s Redistricting Timeline, Texas Legislative Council. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. Supreme Court allows Texas' redrawn congressional map to stand for 2026 elections, WLOS / Sinclair. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  5. Texas 2026 General Election, The Green Papers. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  6. 2026 House Race Ratings, Cook Political Report. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  7. Inside Elections 2026 House Ratings, 270toWin. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  8. Crystal Ball 2026 House Ratings, 270toWin. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  9. Election results: U.S. Senate and House races in May 26 primary runoff, KSAT. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.