In the upcoming Republican primary runoff for the U.S. House of Representatives District 35, John Lujan and Carlos De La Cruz will compete for the chance to represent the district, which stretches from Austin to San Antonio along the I-35 corridor. The runoff election is scheduled for May 26, following early voting from May 18 to May 22.

Primary Election Results

During the March Republican primary, Lujan and De La Cruz emerged as the top two candidates among a field of 11, securing 32.98% and 26.8% of the votes, respectively. Since no candidate garnered over 50% of the vote, a runoff was necessary to determine the Republican nominee.

Candidate Profiles

John Lujan, a former law enforcement officer, firefighter, and business owner, emphasizes his life experiences and leadership skills as his qualifications for office. He highlights his achievements in House District 118, focusing on economic development, public safety, and clean energy solutions as his top priorities.

Carlos De La Cruz, on the other hand, did not provide responses to the candidate questionnaire before the press deadline. However, his presence in the runoff indicates significant support within the district.

Key Issues for District 35

Economic growth, strategic workforce education, and public safety are identified as major challenges for District 35. Lujan advocates for securing long-term water supplies and modernizing immigration systems to support the district’s rapid population and business expansion.

Looking Ahead

The winner of the May 26 runoff will face the Democratic primary runoff winner in the November general election, ultimately deciding who will represent District 35 in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.