As of the latest reporting I can access, the Texas 35th Congressional District (TX-35) primary runoffs are set up between the following top finishers (no one cleared 50% in the March primary, so runoffs are required).[1][2]
Who’s in the TX-35 runoffs
Democratic runoff
- Johnny Garcia (Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy) vs Maureen Galindo (fair-housing advocate)[1]
Republican runoff
- John Lujan (state representative) vs Carlos De La Cruz (Air Force veteran), who received President Donald Trump’s endorsement[2][3]
Why the race is drawing attention
TX-35 was redrawn by Texas Republicans, and reporting describes it as a targeted, competitive seat—though Republicans have an edge in some political ratings.[2][1]
What to expect next
The runoff winners will advance to face each other in the general election.[1]
If you tell me whether you mean the May 26, 2026 GOP runoff specifically or both party runoffs, I can summarize the newest available details for that exact runoff (candidates, stakes, and coverage).
Sources
Republican Carlos De La Cruz advances to primary runoff election in Texas' 35th Congressional District.
www.wdrb.comRepublican John Lujan advances to primary runoff election in Texas' 35th Congressional District.
www.wdrb.comThe primary runoff election features races in which no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 5 primary election.
www.cbsnews.comPresident Donald Trump recently endorsed Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz for the seat Texas Republicans drew at his request. Democrats also see a chance to win in November.
www.texastribune.orgTwo Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year.
www.ksat.comNo candidate in either crowded field cleared the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid a runoff.
www.tpr.orgTwo Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year.
www.texastribune.orgA vacancy will be filled in Congress, but the more interesting runoff takes place near Dallas
www.270towin.comTwo Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year.
www.inkl.comJohn Lujan (R) and Carlos De La Cruz (R) were the top two finishers among the 11 candidates running in the Republican primary for Texas' 35th Congressional District on March 3, 2026.
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