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Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Law enforcement Democrat, GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script in race for new San Antonio U.S. House district

Headline from KXAN Austin

As canvassers gathered near a golf course on San Antonio’s Southside, armed with bilingual campaign literature and a willingness to brave the September Texas heat, Carlos De La Cruz clarified the stakes for his campaign volunteers.

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  1. Texas Tribune

    In new San Antonio district, law enforcement Democrat and GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script (opens Texas Tribune)

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    The 35th Congressional District was redrawn to elect a Republican, but Latino voters’ brewing leftward shift has put the seat in play for Democrat Johnny Garcia, who faces Trump-backed Carlos De La Cruz.

  2. KXAN Austin

    Law enforcement Democrat, GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script in race for new San Antonio U.S. House district (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    As canvassers gathered near a golf course on San Antonio’s Southside, armed with bilingual campaign literature and a willingness to brave the September Texas heat, Carlos De La Cruz clarified the stakes for his campaign volunteers.