Carlos de la Cruz wins GOP runoff in Texas' 35th Congressional District

Carlos de la Cruz, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is projected to win the Republican runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District against John Lujan, a longtime state lawmaker from San Antonio. De la Cruz, an Air Force veteran and brother of Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, could join her in Congress, marking a rare occurrence of siblings serving together. The newly redrawn district is considered more favorable to Republican candidates than in previous elections. Lujan won the March primary with 33% of the vote compared to de la Cruz's 27%. De la Cruz has received endorsements from his sister and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. The Democratic primary saw controversy with candidate Maureen Galindo facing backlash for her comments regarding wealthy individuals, which were criticized as antisemitic. Despite the district's Republican lean, Democrats remain optimistic about their chances in the upcoming election.