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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 35, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Oscar Rosa and Oscar Longoria. Candidate information follows official Cameron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Oscar Rosa (Republican), Oscar Longoria (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 35; Oscar Longoria is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official 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.
Oscar Rosa is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a pharmacist who built and ran a pharmacy business before retiring to focus on faith and family, per campaign site. Was born and raised in Elsa, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Cut property taxes, lower prescription drug costs, and make health care accessible
- Address human trafficking, drug smuggling and cartel violence through state-level border security measures
- Support small businesses and job creation
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Oscar Longoria is an attorney who owns and operates the Law Office of Oscar Longoria, focusing on criminal defense, personal injury and storm damage claims, according to his campaign site. He holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law and has represented House District 35, spanning Hidalgo and Cameron counties, since 2012. He is the incumbent seeking reelection.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Public safety and coordination with local law enforcement
- Education, including support for school supply tax-free weekends
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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