TX-35 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBexar County Sheriff's Office deputy
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundBexar County Sheriff's Office deputy
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Notable personal detailsJohnny Garcia is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 35th Congressional District (2026). He has served in the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, including as a deputy and public information officer, and has experience with SWAT crisis/hostage negotiation. In May 2026, he won the Democratic primary runoff for TX-35.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Johnny Garcia emphasizes putting working families first by investing in workforce training and infrastructure, supporting good-paying jobs, small businesses, lower costs for families, fair wages, and stronger worker protections. His campaign materials discuss economic priorities and investments but do not provide a clear position on tax policy (for example, tax increases or cuts for specific groups).
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes making healthcare affordable and ensuring families can access care but does not set out specific policy prescriptions on his campaign site or in available profiles. Public materials state support for affordability and access as priorities for working families. The record in these sources does not clearly endorse major progressive or conservative healthcare reforms (e.g., Medicare for All, a public option, or market-based repeal).
News
Johnny Garcia won the Texas Democratic runoff for the 35th Congressional District, defeating Maureen Galindo and securing the party’s nomination. He had been backed by Texas and national Democrats, who rallied behind him amid backlash over Galindo’s antisemitic remarks. Garcia will now face Republican Carlos De La Cruz in the general election.
Maureen Galindo falls to Johnny Garcia in Texas Democratic House runoff
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Texas congressional candidate clarifies call to jail 'American Zionists'
James Talarico endorses Texas candidate Johnny Garcia in race marked by backlash to rival’s antisemitic remarks
Endorsements
Endorsers of Johnny Garcia for TX-35 Democratic nominee?
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Advocacy group
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus-backed Johnny Garcia in the Democratic nomination contest for Texas's 35th Congressional District.
Greg Casar
Public figure
Greg Casar endorsed Johnny Garcia in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas's 35th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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