The newly redrawn Texas 35th Congressional District, covering parts of the San Antonio area and rural counties to the east after 2025 Republican-led redistricting, would have supported Donald Trump by roughly 10 points in 2024 and rates as lean Republican by multiple forecasters. Johnny Garcia, the Democratic nominee and Bexar County sheriff’s deputy, has positioned himself as a moderate focused on affordability, public safety, and working-class concerns while appealing directly to Hispanic voters through bilingual outreach. Carlos De La Cruz, the Republican nominee, Air Force veteran, and brother of Rep. Monica De La Cruz, benefits from President Trump’s endorsement and strong primary support. Recent developments include a late-September Trump rally in San Antonio boosting De La Cruz and an October 9 candidate forum highlighting shared voter priorities on economic pressures and immigration, with early voting approaching on November 3. Trader consensus at 60.5% for Garcia reflects perceived shifts among Hispanic voters and national economic sentiment that have narrowed the expected Republican edge.