Trump Will Campaign in San Antonio on Wednesday
President Donald Trump visits the Freeman Coliseum to support the GOP's efforts in Texas' 35th District.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Political Parties
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President Donald Trump will appear at the Freeman Coliseum this Wednesday to bolster Republican efforts in the 35th Congressional District. The event highlights the GOP's push to secure a U.S. House majority in the upcoming 2026 midterm election.
Why it matters
The visit underscores Republican efforts to gain an additional seat through redrawn maps that specifically target regions favorable to Donald Trump. The outcome of this race is a critical piece of the broader battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Republicans redrew the 35th Congressional District, which includes Karnes, Wilson, and Guadalupe counties, to favor the party. This effort is one of five new congressional races in South Texas strategically altered to bolster GOP seat counts.
The players
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the current President of the United States.
Carlos De La Cruz
Carlos De La Cruz is the Republican nominee for Texas' 35th Congressional District.
Johnny Garcia
Johnny Garcia is the Democratic nominee for the 35th Congressional District and a Bexar County Sheriff's deputy.
Monica De La Cruz
Monica De La Cruz is a U.S. Representative and sister of Republican nominee Carlos De La Cruz.
Greg Casar
Greg Casar is a U.S. Representative who is not seeking reelection in this district.
The details
The Republican nominee for the district is Carlos De La Cruz, brother of U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz. He faces Democratic nominee Johnny Garcia, a Bexar County Sheriff's deputy, in a contest held in a district previously represented by Greg Casar.
Timeline
2024: New congressional districts supported Donald Trump by 10 to 18 points.
October 7, 2026: Donald Trump campaigns at the Freeman Coliseum.
November 2026: The midterm election takes place.
Political Context
The opposition party argues that the redrawn district boundaries in Texas represent partisan gerrymandering designed to weaken Democratic representation. Dissenting voices contend that these changes ignore the 8-point Democratic lead on the national generic ballot.
Local residents in San Antonio and the 35th District will see increased campaign activity leading up to the election. This event serves as a central point for voters to evaluate the specific legislative agendas of the competing candidates.
The takeaway
The upcoming visit emphasizes the high stakes of local congressional races in determining the national legislative agenda. Voters should prepare for an intense final month of campaigning as both parties focus on these newly redrawn districts.
Further reading
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