Bexar County, Texas

Texas House District 118

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.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Kristian Carranza

Democratic

Top priorities

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

Per the San Antonio Report.

Biography

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.

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Jorge Borrego

Republican

Top priorities

Reduce the cost of living for families and cut property taxes
Increase support for law enforcement
Raise teacher compensation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 118 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 118 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Bexar County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kristian Carranza, full profile Jorge Borrego, full profile Official Texas election office