Jeffries Campaigns for Johnny Garcia in San Antonio
The House Minority Leader visited a local church to support the candidate for the 35th Congressional District.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Elections
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared at Calvary Baptist Church in San Antonio to campaign for congressional candidate Johnny Garcia. The event highlights efforts by Democrats to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming election.
Why it matters
Jeffries is seeking to boost support for Garcia in a district that saw a 10-point victory for Donald Trump in 2024. The visit emphasizes the national focus on competitive House races that could determine the legislative majority.
Johnny Garcia, a former Bexar County Sheriff's deputy, is competing against Carlos De La Cruz for the U.S. House seat. The district's boundaries were recently redrawn by the Texas Legislature.
The players
Hakeem Jeffries
He is the House Minority Leader representing New York's 8th Congressional District and a prominent figure in Democratic leadership.
Johnny Garcia
He is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives and a former Bexar County Sheriff's deputy.
Donald Trump
He is the current President of the United States.
Carlos De La Cruz
He is a political candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas' 35th Congressional District.
The details
During his address at the church, Garcia leveraged his background as a former Bexar County Sheriff's deputy to appeal to voters. Jeffries also took the opportunity to criticize Donald Trump for previous comments made regarding biblical terminology.
Timeline
October 25, 2026: Hakeem Jeffries spoke at Calvary Baptist Church.
October 30, 2026: Early voting period concludes.
November 3, 2026: Election Day.
Political Context
Opponents of the Democratic platform argue that the party is failing to address local voter concerns in districts that historically leaned toward Republican presidential candidates. They emphasize that the influence of national leadership like Hakeem Jeffries may not resonate in regions that recently supported Donald Trump.
Residents in the 35th Congressional District face a high-stakes choice that will influence local representation and national policy. Voters should prepare for the final days of early voting and the upcoming November 3 deadline to cast their ballots.
The takeaway
The visit highlights the intense national interest in local congressional seats as the balance of power remains contested. Voters are encouraged to review candidate platforms and local district information ahead of the upcoming election deadline.
What happens next
Early voting concludes on October 30, 2026, followed by Election Day on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the local race, visit the Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Current.
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