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Carlos De La Cruz

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Carlos De La Cruz

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TX-35 Republican nominee?

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MAY 27, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Air Force veteran

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

LocationTexas

BackgroundU.S. Air Force veteran

Notable personal detailsCarlos De La Cruz Jr. is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 35th Congressional District (2026). He is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and has described serving 20 years with multiple deployments to the Middle East and assignments related to counter-narcotics operations at the southern border. After retiring from the military, he operated a kickboxing gym in San Antonio.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports pro-growth, pro-business economic policies that reduce regulatory burdens, prioritize energy production, and 'reward work' to rebuild the economy; emphasizes lowering costs and bringing back jobs rather than expanding taxes or large new social spending. The campaign frames the role of government as clearing obstacles for businesses and protecting seniors' benefits while opposing 'radical left' spending.

Healthcare

Supports protecting Medicare and Social Security benefits for seniors and emphasizes reducing bureaucracy and regulatory barriers in government healthcare programs; frames healthcare affordability as an economic issue to be addressed alongside broader conservative priorities.

Immigration & Border

The candidate emphasizes securing the southern border, increasing support, tools, and manpower for Border Patrol, and opposing criminals and cartels while stating support for legal immigration; he pledges to work with President Trump to strengthen border security.

Climate & Energy

Supports American energy production and ‘‘energy independence,’’ opposes what he calls ‘‘radical green regulations,’’ and pledges to roll back such regulations while prioritizing Texas energy jobs and national security. Emphasizes domestic control of energy resources and lower energy prices rather than aggressive emissions mandates or rapid fossil-fuel phaseouts.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Carlos De La Cruz has won the Republican nomination for Texas’s 35th congressional district, defeating John Lujan in the GOP contest. The runoff drew controversy after a mailer tied to Lujan’s allies mocked De La Cruz over his military disability. The race had also featured high-profile backing, with De La Cruz supported by Donald Trump and Lujan backed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

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