Texas' 35th Congressional District
Coverage of Texas' 35th Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- Trump-backed Air Force veteran wins GOP runoff in newly-redistricted House district
Trump-backed Air Force veteran Carlos de la Cruz is projected to win the GOP runoff for Texas’ 35th Congressional District against state lawmaker John Lujan. The newly redrawn district, now more Trump-friendly, will face a November general election with Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo, who faces backlash for antisemitic remarks. The de la Cruz family could join a historical trend of sibling siblings in Congress.
- Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district
Democrat Johnny Garcia and Republican Carlos De La Cruz will face off in November for the Texas' 35th Congressional District. The race follows recent redistricting changes.
- WATCH: House Dems unload on Texas Democrat over ‘demented’ antisemitic comments
House Democrats condemned Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo for antisemitic remarks suggesting ICE detention centers should imprison 'American Zionists.' They called her comments 'demented' and urged her to withdraw, while accusing Republicans of indirectly supporting her campaign through a super PAC with unproven GOP ties.
- Scoop: DCCC launches 11th-hour ad buy against Maureen Galindo after antisemitic comments
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched a $35,000 ad buy against Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas' 35th district ahead of a May 26 runoff, citing her antisemitic remarks including statements about converting an ICE facility into a 'prison for American Zionists.' The intervention came after pressure from party members, with the DCCC backing opponent Johnny Garcia, a local sheriff's deputy.