Texas Midterm 2026
Texas is divided into 38 areas called districts, each with about 800,000 people. Every two years your district elects one U.S. Representative — one of 435 in Washington, and the only one who answers to you. They vote on laws that touch your health care, your taxes and your rights.
A sheriff's deputy and former hostage negotiator running as a middle-of-the-road Democrat in this newly drawn district.
A San Antonio native, Garcia worked in construction before joining the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, where he talked down hostage situations and now speaks for the department. He's the Democratic pick for this seat, winning his spot with about 64% of the vote.
Every candidate who filed for this office appears here.
Carlos De La CruzA 20-year Air Force veteran who once ran a kickboxing gym — and whose sister already serves in Congress.
De La Cruz joined the Air Force at 18 and served 20 years — including tours overseas after 9/11 and missions stopping drugs at the border — before opening a kickboxing gym in San Antonio. Backed by Donald Trump, he beat a sitting state lawmaker to become the Republican pick. His sister, Monica De La Cruz, already represents a nearby Texas district in Congress.
You can vote at any vote center in Travis County, during early voting or on Election Day. Locations and hours by city:
