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Johnny Garcia
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Texas’ 35th District
$167,438
in backing from other pro-Israel PACs (none from AIPAC or UDP), 2016–2026
Johnny Garcia is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Texas’ 35th District on November 3, 2026, against Carlos De La Cruz (R). Backed by other pro-Israel PACs, none from AIPAC or UDP: $167,438 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Johnny Garcia’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Johnny Garcia’s campaign has raised $2,201,579 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $149,503 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,764,056
- PACs and other committees$398,050
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$32,163
- Political party committees$5,229
- Other$2,082
From donors who gave over $200: $423,822 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 27% from Texas, 73% from other states. Top states: Texas $113,883 (27%), California $67,659 (16%), New York $62,665 (15%), Massachusetts $40,260 (9%), Washington $19,915 (5%). About 380 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6TX35095 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$49,500
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$4,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016. Not shown: $163,438 in outside spending by DMFI PAC backing them, not money given to the campaign.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $163,438 |
| DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
| JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $1,500 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (9)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $382 | FEC filing (Feb 19, 2026) |
| Mar 30, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,000 | FEC filing (Mar 30, 2026) |
| May 12, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $43,455 | FEC filing (May 12, 2026) |
| May 14, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $100 | FEC filing (May 14, 2026) |
| May 15, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $43,455 | FEC filing (May 15, 2026) |
| May 18, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $32,591 | FEC filing (May 18, 2026) |
| May 20, 2026 | JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $1,500 | FEC filing (May 20, 2026) |
| May 22, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $43,455 | FEC filing (May 22, 2026) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jun 29, 2026) |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Johnny Garcia (Democratic); Carlos De La Cruz (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Greg Casar (D)
- Rating: Toss-upAverage of 7; Lean D to Lean R
- Texas 35th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Texas race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Texas
Early voting: Oct 19 – Oct 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Texas
- Check your registration on Texas’ election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Texas
Ballots already cast in Texas: 4,160,466 (early in person and by mail, county-reported, as of Oct 24; Texas Secretary of State): 51% of 2022 midterm turnout in Texas (8,102,908) · 24% of registered voters in Texas · up 46% from the same point in 2022 in Texas (2,845,953 by Oct 29, 2022, 10 days before that election)
About Johnny Garcia
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Johnny Garcia quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Bexar County Sheriff's deputy for nearly two decades, including as a SWAT hostage negotiator. · votejohnnygarcia.com (source for Bexar County Sheriff's deputy for nearly two decades, including as a SWAT hostage negotiator.) (archived copy of the source for Bexar County Sheriff's deputy for nearly two decades, including as a SWAT hostage negotiator.)
- Graduate of Memorial High School in San Antonio; attended St. Philip's community college while working construction. · votejohnnygarcia.com (source for Graduate of Memorial High School in San Antonio; attended St. Philip's community college while working construction.) (archived copy of the source for Graduate of Memorial High School in San Antonio; attended St. Philip's community college while working construction.)
Endorsements
- Blue Dog PAC · bluedogdems.com (source for the Blue Dog PAC endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Blue Dog PAC endorsement)
- Texas AFL-CIO (Committee on Political Education), listed by San Antonio AFL-CIO · texasaflcio.org (source for the Texas AFL-CIO (Committee on Political Education), listed by San Antonio AFL-CIO endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Texas AFL-CIO (Committee on Political Education), listed by San Antonio AFL-CIO endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “We need to make sure our closest ally in the Middle East remains safe and has the ability to protect itself.” March 18, 2026 · jewishinsider.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “I won’t trade stocks as a Member of Congress, and I’ll work to get the influence of billionaires out of our elections.” 2026 · votejohnnygarcia.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I’ll reverse Republicans’ healthcare cuts and invest in our rural hospitals.” 2026 · votejohnnygarcia.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at votejohnnygarcia.com (checked for Labor, page 1), votejohnnygarcia.com (checked for Labor, page 2), votejohnnygarcia.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “We need comprehensive immigration reform that includes border security, pathways to citizenship, and work visas that meet our economy’s needs.” 2026 · votejohnnygarcia.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “I’ll crackdown on big private equity companies buying up homes” 2026 · votejohnnygarcia.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Johnny Garcia has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Johnny Garcia been backed by AIPAC?
No. Johnny Garcia has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project. Other pro-Israel PACs we track backed Johnny Garcia with $167K (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Johnny Garcia had?
$167K from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.