Carlos De La CruzCarlos De La Cruz

Carlos De La Cruz knows firsthand what it takes to build a small business, make payroll, and create opportunity in San Antonio. As a 20-year Air Force veteran and local small business owner, Carlos understands the challenges facing Texas families and job creators and will bring that real-world experience to Washington.

The Texas legislature eliminated the district of House Progressive Caucus Chairman Greg Casar and carved out a new 35th district where Donald Trump got more than 54 percent of the vote in 2024.

The GOP nomination went to President Trump's endorsed candidate, first-time office seeker Carlos De La Cruz — the brother of Rep. Monica De La Cruz.

Carlos De La Cruz impressed in a campaign that introduced him to voters as a Native Texan, Air Force veteran, small businessman, and proven conservative. De La Cruz told RJC he felt a duty as a Christian to support Israel against Iran and other genocidally minded enemies.

The Democrats' TX-35 nominee Johnny Garcia has been endorsed by J Street. Anyone interested in locking down the gains from Trump's mid-decade redistricting has a stake in this race.