Johnny Garcia
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas
$22.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Johnny Garcia is trading at 59% to win the TX-35 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleLaw enforcement officer (Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundLaw enforcement officer (Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy)
EducationSt. Philip’s College (attended)
Notable personal detailsJohnny Garcia is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 35th Congressional District (2026). He is a veteran deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and has served as a patrol deputy, SWAT crisis/hostage negotiator, and public information officer. He was born and raised on the West Side of San Antonio and attended St. Philip’s College while working construction jobs.
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Political 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).
Latest News
Johnny Garcia won the Texas Democratic runoff for the 35th Congressional District and will face Republican Carlos De La Cruz in the general election. He had been backed by national and state Democrats, who rallied behind him amid backlash over rival Maureen Galindo’s antisemitic remarks. The race has been closely watched because the district is newly redrawn and expected to lean more Republican.
Maureen Galindo falls to Johnny Garcia in Texas Democratic House runoff
What to watch in Tuesday’s Texas primaries
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
16Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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