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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Texas Tribune
In new San Antonio district, law enforcement Democrat and GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script (opens Texas Tribune)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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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.
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)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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.