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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 118, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Kristian Carranza and Jorge Borrego. Candidate information follows official Bexar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kristian Carranza (Democratic), Jorge Borrego (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 118. Not on the November ballot: John Lujan, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Kristian Carranza is a political strategist and community organizer who previously served as a regional director for the Democratic National Committee, according to the San Antonio Report. A native of San Antonio's Southside, she was the Democratic nominee for this seat in 2024 and is running again in 2026.
2026 priorities (per the San Antonio Report)
- Protect healthcare access and expand affordable housing for working families
- Increase public school funding and support for teachers
- Workforce development programs and opposition to tariffs that raise costs
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Jorge Borrego is a Realtor with Borrego Realty Group who previously worked on education policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, according to the San Antonio Report. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a master's degree in public administration from Texas A&M University. Borrego is the Republican nominee for Texas House District 118, running against Democrat Kristian Carranza.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Reduce the cost of living for families and cut property taxes
- Increase support for law enforcement
- Raise teacher compensation
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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