Borrego and Carranza Will Compete in House Race
Candidates will face off for the Texas House District 118 seat in the upcoming November 2026 general election.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Elections
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Candidates Jorge Borrego and Kristian Carranza are set to compete in the November 2026 general election for Texas House District 118. They are vying to succeed current state Representative John Lujan in the competitive San Antonio area district.
Why it matters
The race for District 118 represents a key contest in the San Antonio region as the candidates seek to replace an outgoing incumbent in a district with a partisan index of R-51%.
Jorge Borrego secured his spot on the ballot after winning the March 2026 Republican primary with 53 percent of the vote. The district, which was redrawn in 2021, currently carries a partisan index of R-51%.
The players
Jorge Borrego
He is a real estate agent and former education policy adviser who won the March 2026 Republican primary election.
Kristian Carranza
She is a former regional director for the Democratic National Committee competing for the Texas House District 118 seat.
John Lujan
He is the incumbent state Representative currently holding the seat for House District 118.
Greg Abbott
He is the Governor of Texas and has provided an endorsement for Jorge Borrego.
The details
Jorge Borrego, a real estate agent and former education policy adviser, has secured endorsements from figures and groups including Greg Abbott, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, and the Texas Homeschool Coalition. His opponent, former Democratic National Committee regional director Kristian Carranza, is backed by organizations such as Planned Parenthood Texas Votes PAC and the Texas AFL-CIO.
Timeline
Jorge Borrego secured his Republican primary victory in March 2026.
The general election for Texas House District 118 is scheduled for November 2026.
Political Context
Opponents of the current district structure argue that the lines drawn during the 2021 Texas Legislature redistricting process favor one party over the other. Supporters maintain that the current map provides stable and fair representation for the San Antonio community.
Residents of District 118 will see direct legislative representation impacts based on the outcome of the November 2026 election. The winner will hold the seat responsible for state-level policy decisions that affect the San Antonio local community.
The takeaway
Voters in the district should review the platforms of both Borrego and Carranza before heading to the polls in November 2026. Understanding the background and endorsements of these candidates can help residents determine which representative best aligns with their priorities.
What happens next
The general election for Texas House District 118 is scheduled to take place in November 2026.
Further reading
For more on upcoming races in the area, visit San Antonio Elections.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Texan.
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