Recent redistricting shifted Texas's 35th Congressional District toward Republicans, with Trump carrying the new lines by about 10 points in 2024, yet the seat remains competitive as Latino voter trends have moved leftward. Democrat Johnny Garcia, a Bexar County sheriff’s deputy with nearly two decades in law enforcement, secured his nomination decisively in the May runoff and has emphasized affordability and public safety messaging. Republican Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran and Trump-endorsed candidate whose sister represents a neighboring district, won his runoff and focuses on border security and conservative priorities. Outside groups have poured millions into ads on both sides ahead of the November 3 general election, with recent polling showing a near tie that aligns with the current trader consensus favoring Garcia by a modest margin.