The open seat in Texas’s newly redrawn 35th congressional district, created through 2025 mid-decade redistricting to favor Republicans, has emerged as one of the cycle’s tighter House races. Johnny Garcia’s background as a longtime Bexar County sheriff’s deputy has helped neutralize traditional attacks in the military-oriented San Antonio area, while Democratic groups including the DCCC and House Majority PAC have poured in resources. Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran endorsed by Trump and brother of Rep. Monica De La Cruz, benefits from GOP high-profile visits and fundraising parity. Early voting through October 30 and the November 3 general election timeline keep both campaigns active, with trader consensus reflecting Garcia’s modest edge amid the district’s altered partisan lean.