TX-35 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBexar County Sheriff's Office public information officer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyConservative Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundBexar County Sheriff's Office public information officer
EducationMemorial High School (San Antonio) (graduate)
Notable personal detailsJohnny Garcia is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 35th Congressional District (2026). He has served in the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office for nearly two decades, including roles as a deputy, SWAT crisis/hostage negotiator, and public information officer. He is from San Antonio’s West Side and attended St. Philip’s College (community college).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes policies to help working-class families, affordability, and protecting the Affordable Care Act; he has criticized tariffs as a hidden tax on consumers and supports negotiating drug prices. There is no clear, consistent proposal on raising or cutting taxes or on large-scale redistribution in the available campaign materials and reporting.
Healthcare
The candidate says he supports affordable healthcare and lowering healthcare costs for working families but does not provide detailed policy prescriptions on expansion of public programs, a public option, or market-based reforms in the cited materials.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform that pairs border security and enforcement with orderly pathways to citizenship, expanded work visas, and funding for immigration courts to reduce backlogs. Emphasizes cooperation with Southern neighbors and policies to reduce asylum-seeking driven by economic hardship. As a Bexar County deputy he has described routine coordination with ICE in the context of jail operations.
Climate & Energy
Says the United States should use energy from all sources while also referencing renewables; no detailed climate policy, emissions targets, or proposals to phase out fossil fuels are provided in available public materials. Public materials emphasize pragmatic, working-family-focused priorities rather than aggressive climate legislation.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Johnny Garcia for TX-35 Democratic nominee?
San Antonio AFL-CIO
Labor organization
San Antonio AFL-CIO endorsed Johnny Garcia in the 2026 primary election.
LCV Action Fund
Political organization
LCV Action Fund endorsed Johnny Garcia for U.S. House.
Beto Altamirano
Public figure
Beto Altamirano endorsed Johnny Garcia ahead of the TX-35 election.
James Talarico
Public figure
James Talarico endorsed Johnny Garcia in the Texas 35th Congressional District runoff.
Houston Chronicle editorial board
Public endorsement
Houston Chronicle editorial board endorsed Johnny Garcia in the Texas 35th Congressional District race.
Greg Casar
Public figure
Greg Casar endorsed Johnny Garcia in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District.
Democratic Majority for Israel PAC
Political organization
Democratic Majority for Israel PAC endorsed Johnny Garcia in a House primary endorsement slate.
Blue Dog PAC
Political organization
Blue Dog PAC endorsed Johnny Garcia in the Texas 35th Congressional District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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