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Johnny C. Garcia

Johnny C. Garcia
Democratic
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 35.

Background

Garcia has spent nearly two decades as a Bexar County sheriff's deputy, including as a SWAT hostage negotiator and public information officer. He won the Democratic runoff with 63.8%. 

Occupation
Bexar County Sheriff's deputy
Education
Attended St. Philip's College
Hometown
San Antonio, Texas (West Side)
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Calls lowering everyday costs his top priority. 

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
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?
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?
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?
Opposes Social Security cuts and privatization; would expand Medicare coverage. 

Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
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 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?
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?
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.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
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.
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?
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?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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.