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Carlos De La Cruz

Carlos De La Cruz
Republican
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 35.

Background

De La Cruz is a 20-year Air Force veteran who deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq and the southern border, and co-owns a San Antonio kickboxing gym. He is the brother of Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15). 

Occupation
U.S. Air Force veteran; small business owner
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Positions

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. 

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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. 

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. 

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
Pledges to defend Social Security and Medicare. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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." 

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.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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. 

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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. 

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." 

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.