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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Texas District 35

Johnny Garcia

Democratic

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.

  • Calls lowering everyday costs his "number one priority."[2]
  • Says he will work with members of either party to make life more affordable and streets safer.[1]
  • Points to nearly 20 years with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, from the county jail to patrol and the SWAT crisis negotiation team.[3]

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

  • Attended, St. Philip's College[3]
  • High school diploma, Memorial High School (San Antonio)[3]

Where they stand

  • Economy & Jobs
    Would 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 Care
    Would reverse cuts to Affordable Care Act tax credits, invest in rural hospitals and crack down on drug companies that raise prices.[2]
  • Immigration
    Supports 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 & Democracy
    Says members of Congress should stop personally profiting from buying and selling stocks, and says he "won't trade stocks" if elected.[2]
  • Social Security & Medicare
    Opposes 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

“I don't believe in defunding the police.”

Campaign website, issues page on public safety[2]

“This community is not foreign to me, both urban or rural.”

Campaign launch, as reported by the San Antonio Report, October 9, 2025[4]

Sources

  1. Johnny Garcia for Congress (home page), Johnny Garcia for Congress
  2. Issues, Johnny Garcia for Congress
  3. Meet Johnny, Johnny Garcia for Congress
  4. 'Old-school Democrat': Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy Johnny Garcia wages congressional bid, San Antonio Report, October 9, 2025
  5. 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.

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