Redistricting in 2025 shifted Texas' 35th District toward Republicans by adding rural counties east of San Antonio and removing liberal Austin areas, creating a seat that favored Trump by about 10 points in 2024. The open race pits Democrat Johnny Garcia, a Bexar County deputy sheriff who won his runoff, against Republican Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran and brother of Rep. Monica De La Cruz who secured the GOP nomination with Trump's endorsement after defeating a more moderate primary opponent. Recent developments include heavy outside spending with Democrats outpacing Republicans in ad buys, a late September Trump rally in San Antonio boosting De La Cruz, and polling showing a near tie amid signs of shifting Hispanic voter preferences. These factors have produced a competitive contest where trader consensus assigns Garcia a modest edge heading into the November 3 general election.