2026 midterms · Texas · November 3

Texas’ 35th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Texas’ 35th District on November 3, 2026: Johnny Garcia (D) and Carlos De La Cruz (R). Open seat, now held by Greg Casar (D). Forecasters: Toss-up (average of 7; range Lean D to Lean R).

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Texas’ 35th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Texas 35
Toss-up
Average of 7; Lean D to Lean R
Each forecaster for Texas 35
  • Cook Political Report: Lean R (Sep 25, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up (Oct 20, 2026)
  • Inside Elections: Lean R (Sep 3, 2026)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Toss-up (Oct 8, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Lean D (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Lean R (Oct 19, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Lean R (Aug 20, 2026)
Carlos De La Cruz
No one else listedOpen seat · Now held by Greg Casar (D)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Texas’ 35th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Johnny Garcia (D) and Carlos De La Cruz (R).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Texas’ 35th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Texas’ 35th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Toss-up on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Lean D to Lean R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Texas?

Check your registration on Texas’ election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.