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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."

Healthcare

As of April 1, 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."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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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 April 1, 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.

John Lujan

- Your U.S. Representative represents the interests of your district in the U.S. House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Texas currently has 36 U.S. Representatives.
- U.S. 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. U.S. Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

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