The newly redrawn Texas 35th district, an open seat spanning the I-35 corridor with a Trump +10 presidential lean and majority-Hispanic electorate, sets up a competitive November 3 contest between Democratic nominee Johnny Garcia and Republican Carlos De La Cruz. Garcia, a Bexar County sheriff’s deputy emphasizing law-and-order priorities and local roots, advanced after defeating a controversial primary opponent and has drawn support for his moderate profile in a district targeted by GOP redistricting. De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran and brother of Rep. Monica De La Cruz, secured the GOP nod with Trump’s backing and focuses on border security and affordability. A recent candidate forum and Trump’s San Antonio appearance have sharpened contrasts on immigration and economic issues, with trader consensus reflecting Garcia’s perceived edge in turnout-heavy Bexar County despite the structural Republican tilt. Early voting begins later this month.