
Candidate for U.S. Representative, Texas District 35
Johnny Garcia
Johnny Garcia is a Bexar County sheriff's deputy of nearly two decades, a SWAT hostage negotiator and the sheriff's office spokesman, making his first run for Congress. His campaign centers on lowering everyday costs, affordable health care, border security with immigration reform, and ending stock trading by members of Congress.
- Current or most recent role
- Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy and public information officer
- Hometown
- San Antonio (West Side)
- Campaign website
- votejohnnygarcia.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
Background
- Public information officer (spokesman), Bexar County Sheriff's Office · About seven years[4]
- Deputy (jail inmate worker program, patrol) and SWAT crisis negotiator, Bexar County Sheriff's Office · Nearly 20 years[3]
Education
Where they stand
- Economy & JobsWould end tariffs he says raised prices, seek an end to the war in Iran to lower gas prices, and stop data centers from raising utility bills.[2]
- Health CareWould reverse cuts to Affordable Care Act tax credits, invest in rural hospitals and crack down on drug companies that raise prices.[2]
- ImmigrationSupports funding Border Patrol, focusing ICE on criminals with police-style accountability, and comprehensive reform that includes border security, pathways to citizenship and work visas.[2]
- Elections & DemocracySays members of Congress should stop personally profiting from buying and selling stocks, and says he "won't trade stocks" if elected.[2]
- Social Security & MedicareOpposes cuts to SNAP, Social Security and Medicare and opposes privatizing Social Security; wants Medicare to cover dental, vision and hearing care.[2]
Voting record
Johnny Garcia has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
In their words
Sources
- Johnny Garcia for Congress (home page), Johnny Garcia for Congress
- Issues, Johnny Garcia for Congress
- Meet Johnny, Johnny Garcia for Congress
- 'Old-school Democrat': Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy Johnny Garcia wages congressional bid, San Antonio Report, October 9, 2025
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election (candidates by county), Texas Secretary of State
Photo: Johnny Garcia for Congress campaign (Campaign photo).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Texas District 35
- Carlos De La Cruz (Republican)