Carlos De La Cruz wins Texas GOP primary nomination
U.S. Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz defeated John Lujan on Tuesday to secure the Republican nomination. He will now contest the San Antonio-area district.
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United States Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz won the Republican nomination for Texas’ 35th congressional district. U.S. media projected his victory over John Lujan in a primary race for the San Antonio-area seat. This win secures the GOP ticket for a district that serves as a focal point for Republican expansion in South Texas.
### GOP Strategy in South Texas The win was projected late Tuesday following the primary runoff election. De La Cruz, a military veteran, will now advance to the general election in November.
