The TX-35 contest remains competitive ahead of the November 3 general election, with trader consensus reflecting the district’s post-redistricting Republican lean offset by its majority-Hispanic electorate and signs of shifting voter preferences. Johnny Garcia, a Bexar County sheriff’s deputy and Democratic primary runoff winner, emphasizes public safety, affordability, and working-class priorities, while Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran and Trump-endorsed Republican nominee, highlights border security and economic issues tied to his family’s political profile. Recent developments include an October candidate forum focused on costs and tariffs, plus a Trump visit to boost De La Cruz, as both campaigns target turnout in San Antonio and surrounding counties. Most forecasters rate the open seat Lean Republican, yet the current pricing aligns with polling averages and models showing a narrow race influenced by early voting starting October 19.