Trump-backed Air Force veteran wins GOP runoff in newly-redistricted House district
Carlos de la Cruz, an Air Force veteran, has won the GOP runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District, backed by former President Donald Trump. His victory could lead to a rare occurrence of siblings serving together in Congress, as his sister, Rep. Monica de la Cruz, is already in office. The newly redistricted area is considered more favorable to Republican candidates than in previous elections.
- ▪Carlos de la Cruz won the GOP runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District.
- ▪He is the brother of Rep. Monica de la Cruz, who serves in a nearby district.
- ▪The newly redrawn district is seen as more Trump-friendly than before.
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Mike Johnson Trump-backed Air Force veteran wins GOP runoff in newly-redistricted House district Carlos de la Cruz could join sister Rep Monica de la Cruz in Congress, a rare feat for siblings By Charles Creitz Fox News Published May 26, 2026 11:16pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Here's how 2 newly elected GOP House members found success Texas Rep.-elect Monica De La Cruz and Iowa Rep.-elect Zach Nunn discuss their respective victories in the 2022 midterms on 'The Ingraham Angle.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s endorsed House Republican candidate for Texas’ 35th Congressional District is projected to win his race against longtime San Antonio state lawmaker John Lujan.
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