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Carlos de la Cruz earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from American Military University and a bachelor's degree in cyber security from Southern New Hampshire University. He lives with his wife in San Antonio.

Carlos is the founder and owner of a kickboxing gym in San Antonio. He works at the gym, which he and his wife opened after leaving the Air Force. He previously served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, deploying to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the border with Mexico.

Carlos works as a security specialist for the Defense Health Agency. He was the founder and owner of 9Round Bulverde Rd, a kickboxing gym. He previously worked as a tier 1 technical agent for Apex Systems and an agent for eXp Realty. He served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force.

Carlos's campaign for U.S. representative of Texas District 35 is his first run for public office.

For Candidate Carlos de la Cruz on Issue economy: Plans to cut red tape, prevent foreign competitors from undercutting American businesses, and prioritize the needs of American workers.

Plans to support farmers by making sure Mexico delivers the water they need, cutting red tape, keeping "foreign competitors from undercutting us", and prioritize the needs of American workers.

For Candidate Carlos de la Cruz on Issue economy: Supports bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., securing the border, and prioritizing American workers and families over global elites.

Supports bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.

Plans to use business experience to fight on behalf of lowering costs for working families.

- Plans to support farmers by making sure Mexico delivers the water they need, cutting red tape, keeping "foreign competitors from undercutting us", and prioritize the needs of American workers.
- Supports bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.
- Plans to use business experience to fight on behalf of lowering costs for working families.

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For Candidate Carlos de la Cruz on Issue public-safety:  
Supports law enforcement and ensuring they have the resources needed to protect families and restore law and order.

Supports law enforcement while ensuring they have the necessary resources needed to protect their communities.

- Supports law enforcement while ensuring they have the necessary resources needed to protect their communities.

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Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare for seniors, opposing wasteful spending that threatens their benefits.

Supports protecting Medicare and Social Security for seniors from "wasteful spending and handouts for those who haven't earned them."

Opposes abortion access, saying "Standing up for the dignity of human life. Every child deserves a chance."

- Supports protecting Medicare and Social Security for seniors from "wasteful spending and handouts for those who haven't earned them."
- Opposes abortion access, saying "Standing up for the dignity of human life. Every child deserves a chance."

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As of January 22, 2026, Carlos de la Cruz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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For Candidate Carlos de la Cruz on Issue energy-and-environment: Supports unleashing Texas' energy potential to achieve energy independence, which he believes will lead to lower prices, stronger national security, and more jobs.

Supports rolling back "radical green regulations" and keeping Texas in control of its energy. 

- Supports rolling back "radical green regulations" and keeping Texas in control of its energy. 

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Supports securing the border and providing Border Patrol agents with necessary resources, while welcoming legal immigration and opposing criminal exploitation of the country.

Supports reducing immigration through "securing the border and ensure our Border Patrol agents have the tools, manpower, and support they deserve."

- Supports reducing immigration through "securing the border and ensure our Border Patrol agents have the tools, manpower, and support they deserve."

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Supports holding the Mexican government accountable for water delivery to agricultural communities.

For Candidate Carlos de la Cruz on Issue economy: Supports securing the border, bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., and prioritizing American workers and families over global elites.

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Jay Furman is originally from Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 1998 and a master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2012. Jay lives with his wife and son in the San Antonio area.

Jay served as the director for Operation Border Lights from January 2022 to September 2023. He previously served for over 21 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of commander. Jay also holds a commercial pilot's license for both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.

Jay Furman's campaign for U.S. House to represent Texas' 35th Congressional District.

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For Candidate Jay Furman on Issue economy: Supports ending federal spending, balancing the budget, re-privatizing banking, incentivizing re-shoring of U.S. jobs and manufacturing, lowering taxes, and reducing regulation.

Supports ending federal spending, balancing the budget, re-privatizing banking, incentivizing re-shoring of U.S. jobs and manufacturing, lowering taxes, and reducing regulation.

Supports increasing fair bilateral trade, particularly with Mexico, and enforcing fair trade through tariffs, especially on China.

Supports defunding the deep state and revamping federal agencies.

Supports defunding the "deep state" and revamping federal agencies.

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare.

Supports protecting social security and medicare.

- Supports ending federal spending, balancing the budget, re-privatizing banking, incentivizing re-shoring of U.S. jobs and manufacturing, lowering taxes, and reducing regulation.
- Supports increasing fair bilateral trade, particularly with Mexico, and enforcing fair trade through tariffs, especially on China.
- Supports defunding the "deep state" and revamping federal agencies.
- Supports protecting social security and medicare.

As of January 22, 2026, Jay Furman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes federal government abortion support, seeks to make COVID mandates illegal, and advocates for constitutionally protected medical freedom.

Opposes the federal government providing support for those seeking an abortion.

Advocates for restoring "constitutionally protected medical freedom."

- Opposes the federal government providing support for those seeking an abortion.
- Advocates for restoring "constitutionally protected medical freedom."

For Candidate Jay Furman on Issue energy-and-environment: Supports withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, defunding the Green Agenda, and increasing domestic drilling.

Supports withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, an international treaty adopted to combat climate change by limiting global warming.

Wants to increase domestic oil production.

- Supports withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, an international treaty adopted to combat climate change by limiting global warming.
- Wants to increase domestic oil production.

Supports state-run federal elections with in-person paper ballots, voter ID, and real-time election monitoring; advocates for increased penalties for election tampering, Congressional term limits, and campaign finance reform.

- Supports state-run federal elections with in-person paper ballots, voter ID, and real-time election monitoring; advocates for increased penalties for election tampering, Congressional term limits, and campaign finance reform.

Opposes U.S. aid to Ukraine and involvement in endless foreign wars.

Supports fully countering all forms of Chinese hybrid warfare and influence operations on U.S. interests.

- Opposes U.S. aid to Ukraine and involvement in endless foreign wars.
- Supports fully countering all forms of Chinese hybrid warfare and influence operations on U.S. interests.

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Jay previously served as the director for Operation Border Lights from January 2022 to September 2023. Jay served for over 21 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of commander. During his military career, he worked as a manager for the U.S. Military Observer Group in Washington, D.C., overseeing peacekeeping service members in Africa and the Middle East. He also served for 11 years as a foreign area officer for Africa and the Middle East and as the chief of international engagement for the U.S. Navy Central Command/5th Fleet in Bahrain. Additionally, he was the head of Africa engagement on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. Jay also holds a commercial pilot's license for both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.

- Supports ending federal spending, balancing the budget, re-privatizing banking, incentivizing re-shoring of U.S. jobs and manufacturing, lowering taxes, and reducing regulation.
- Supports increasing fair bilateral trade, particularly with Mexico, and enforcing fair trade through tariffs, especially on China.
- Supports defunding the deep state and revamping federal agencies.
- Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare.

- Opposes federal government abortion support, seeks to make COVID mandates illegal, and advocates for constitutionally protected medical freedom.

- Supports withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, defunding the Green Agenda, and increasing domestic drilling.

John is from San Antonio, Texas. He attended San Antonio College. He has an associate degree from San Antonio College. He lives with his wife and five sons in San Antonio. He attends a Southern Baptist church.

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John Lujan is originally from San Antonio. He earned an associate's degree from San Antonio College. He lives with his wife, Freda, and five children, and attends Southside Baptist Church.

John currently works as the founder of an information technology firm. He previously worked as a firefighter in the San Antonio Fire Department and as a deputy in the Bexar County Sheriff's Department.

John currently serves as the representative for Texas House of Representatives, District 118. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his third term.

- Supports property tax relief.
- Supports boosting economic development.

For Candidate John Lujan on Issue public-safety:  
Supports fighting fentanyl poisoning.

- Supports "fighting fentanyl poisoning."

As of January 22, 2026, John Lujan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports addressing key issues such as border security, education, and economic development.

- Supports addressing key issues such as border security, education, and economic development.

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Supports addressing key issues such as border security, education, and economic development in his campaign.

Josh Cortez is from South Texas. He has a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University. He is a lifelong Republican with strong Christian values.

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Josh is a graduate student at Harvard University. He previously worked as a legislative aide for U.S. Representative Chip Roy.

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Josh previously worked as a political director and deputy chief of staff for U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz.

Josh previously served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

Josh's campaign for house of representatives is his first run for public office.

Supports local oil, gas, farming, and ranching to make the U.S. energy and food supply self-sufficient.

Supports collaborating with local leaders and municipalities to address the depletion of natural resources.

Supports maintaining a strong military and local military and civilian jobs.

Supports increasing access to affordable trade and vocational training.

Supports expanding grants and resources for rural firefighters, emergency medical services, and law enforcement.

Supports parental control over their child's upbringing.

- Supports prioritizing Texans for jobs.
- Supports local oil, gas, farming, and ranching to make the U.S. energy and food supply self-sufficient.
- Supports collaborating with local leaders and municipalities to address the depletion of natural resources.
- Supports maintaining a strong military and local military and civilian jobs.
- Supports increasing access to affordable trade and vocational training.
- Supports expanding grants and resources for rural firefighters, emergency medical services, and law enforcement.
- Supports parental control over their child's upbringing.

As of January 22, 2026, Josh Cortez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes abortion and supports "strong laws that protect the unborn."

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare for seniors without benefit cuts.

- Opposes abortion and supports "strong laws that protect the unborn."
- Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare for seniors without benefit cuts.

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Larry is a NASA astronaut. He previously worked as a wilderness instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

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Larry la Rose has served in the U.S. Coast Guard

Larry previously ran for San Antonio City Council, District 3, in 2025 but did not win. 

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As of January 22, 2026, Larry la Rose did not have a website or any information online.

For Candidate Larry la Rose on Issue Voting & Elections: Supports parental rights in decision-making regarding their children's upbringing.

Thinks "there is no Constitutional Right in the United States to protest... What does exist is the right to peacefully assemble."

- Thinks "there is no Constitutional Right in the United States to protest... What does exist is the right to peacefully assemble."

Larry la Rose

As of January 22, 2026, Larry la Rose’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports small businesses, local energy production, and prioritizing job opportunities for Texans to build a stronger economy.

Wants to collaborate with local leaders and municipalities to address the depletion of natural resources.

Supports local oil, gas, farmers, and ranchers to ensure U.S. energy and food independence from foreign nations.

Supports increasing access to affordable trade and vocational training to help Texans achieve the American Dream in an AI-dominated economy.

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare for seniors without benefit cuts, aiming for stronger retirement security.

For Candidate Larry la Rose on Issue public-safety:  
Supports expanding grants and resources for rural firefighters, EMS, and law enforcement to improve equipment, training, and community safety.

Opposes abortion and supports strong laws to protect the unborn, stating no taxpayer dollars should be used for abortion, only for life-saving care for mothers and babies.

For Candidate Larry la Rose on Issue energy-and-environment: Advocates for supporting local oil, gas, farmers, and ranchers to ensure energy and food independence from foreign nations.

For Candidate Larry la Rose on Issue energy-and-environment: Plans to work with local leaders and municipalities to address rapidly depleting natural resources.

Supports a permanently secured border to protect families from fentanyl and restore law and order.

Mark Eberwine is a Professional Inspector for Five Star Home Inspections Inc.

Mark Eberwine's campaign for U.S. House Representative for Texas' 35th Congressional District.

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For Candidate Mark Eberwine on Issue economy: Supports assessing Texas property taxes at the purchase price and phasing them out entirely over the next six years through spending reductions.

Supports assessing "Texas property taxes at the purchase price and phasing them out entirely over the next six years through spending reductions."

Supports requiring voter approval for any local government budget that raises property taxes.

Supports requiring "voter approval for any local government budget that raises property taxes."

For Candidate Mark Eberwine on Issue economy:  
Believes Texas should ban the large-scale export or sale of groundwater and surface water to any single private or public entity.

Believes Texas should ban the "large-scale export or sale of groundwater and surface water to any single private or public entity."

- Supports assessing "Texas property taxes at the purchase price and phasing them out entirely over the next six years through spending reductions."
- Supports requiring "voter approval for any local government budget that raises property taxes."
- Believes Texas should ban the "large-scale export or sale of groundwater and surface water to any single private or public entity."

As of January 22, 2026, Mark Eberwine did not have a website or any information online.

Supports requiring public schools in Texas to teach that life begins at fertilization.

Supports requiring public schools in Texas to teach that "life begins at fertilization."

Opposes gender, sexuality, and reproductive clinics and services in K-12 schools.

Opposes "gender, sexuality, and reproductive clinics and services in K-12 schools."

- Supports requiring public schools in Texas to teach that "life begins at fertilization."
- Opposes "gender, sexuality, and reproductive clinics and services in K-12 schools."

For Candidate Mark Eberwine on Issue energy-and-environment: Supports prohibiting denial of healthcare or medical services based on vaccination status.

Believes in prohibiting the denial of healthcare or medical services based on vaccination status.

- Believes in prohibiting the denial of healthcare or medical services based on vaccination status.

Supports enacting term limits on all elected officials in Texas.

- Supports enacting term limits on all elected officials in Texas.

Wants to reduce the burden of illegal immigration on taxpayers by ending public services for illegal aliens.

Wants to "reduce the burden of illegal immigration on taxpayers by ending public services for illegal aliens."

- Wants to "reduce the burden of illegal immigration on taxpayers by ending public services for illegal aliens."

Mark Eberwine

As of January 22, 2026, Mark Eberwine’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes awarding leadership positions in the Texas Legislature to Democrats.

Randy Adams is from Texas. He is a father. He attends Tree of Life Church.

Randy Adams is from New Braunfels. He is a father and attends Tree of Life Church.

Randy is a car dealership owner. He has owned and operated his family dealership in New Braunfels for over 60 years. He also previously helped his father-in-law with farming and ranching for 18 years. 

Randy Adams's campaign for Texas U.S. Representative, District 35, is his first time running for public office.

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Randy's campaign for U.S. representative for Texas' 35th District is his first run for public office.

Supports making the Trump tax cuts permanent.

Opposes financial "bailouts" for businesses.

Supports repealing the Dodd-Frank Act, which implemented financial regulations in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

Supports protecting cryptocurrency innovation.

Opposes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.

Supports the Balanced Budget Amendment, which would require the federal government to not spend more than its income.

Supports a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. constitution, which would require the federal government to not spend more than its income.

Supports giving the president the authority to impound funds.

Supports giving the president the authority to impound funds appropriated by Congress.

Supports the ability to veto specific provisions in spending bills.

Supports giving the president a line-item veto, the ability to void specific provisions of laws passed by Congress.

Supports terminating every federal agency every 8 years unless Congress votes to keep it.

Supports withholding pay for Congress members if a federal budget is not established.

Supports E-Verify exemptions for seasonal workers.

Supports locking in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

- Supports reduced tax rates.
- Plans to "[e]nd bailouts forever."
- Supports repealing the Dodd-Frank Act, which implemented financial regulations in response to the 2008 financial crisis.
- Supports protecting cryptocurrency innovation.
- Opposes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.
- Supports a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. constitution, which would require the federal government to not spend more than its income.
- Supports giving the president the authority to impound funds appropriated by Congress.
- Supports giving the president a line-item veto, the ability to void specific provisions of laws passed by Congress.
- Supports terminating every federal agency every 8 years unless Congress votes to keep it.
- Supports withholding pay for Congress members if a federal budget is not established.
- Supports E-Verify exemptions for seasonal workers.
- Supports "real crop insurance."
- Supports locking in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Supports strict penalties for attacking law enforcement officers, classifying such acts as federal felonies.

Supports the death penalty for "cop killers and child traffickers."

Wants to "end cashless bail," policies that replace monetary bail with risk-based release for defendants before their criminal trial.

Wants to "crush cartel fentanyl smuggling."

- Supports strict penalties for attacking law enforcement officers, classifying such acts as federal felonies.
- Supports the death penalty for "cop killers and child traffickers."
- Wants to "end cashless bail," policies that replace monetary bail with risk-based release for defendants before their criminal trial.
- Wants to "crush cartel fentanyl smuggling."

Supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (also known as "Obamacare").

Supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act.

Supports buying insurance across state lines.

Supports unlimited health savings accounts.

Supports protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions.

Supports reducing the influence of large pharmaceutical companies in healthcare.

- Opposes access to abortion.
- Supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act.
- Supports buying insurance across state lines.
- Supports unlimited health savings accounts.
- Supports protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions.
- Supports reducing the influence of large pharmaceutical companies in healthcare.

Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.

Supports banning "race and gender" conversations in K-12 schools.

Supports allowing trained teachers to carry guns in schools.

Supports allowing teachers to carry guns in schools.

Supports focusing on reading, writing, and math in K-12 schools.

- Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.
- Opposes education on race and racism.
- Supports allowing teachers to carry guns in schools.
- Supports focusing on reading, writing, and math in K-12 schools.

Opposes government subsidies for renewable energy sources.

Supports constructing new refineries in the U.S.

Supports increasing domestic oil and natural gas production.

Opposes the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation, which expands the federal government's authority to regulate certain waters and wetlands.

- Opposes government subsidies for renewable energy sources.
- Supports increasing domestic oil and natural gas production.
- Opposes the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation, which expands the federal government's authority to regulate certain waters and wetlands.

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- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Texas currently has 36 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Texas for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

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