Texas State House District 118

Current seat holder: John Lujan.

Jorge Borrego

Jorge Borrego

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“1. Lower property taxes to improve affordability for homeowners and small businesses. 2. Expand skilled trade training in high school to prepare students for good-paying jobs. 3.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (February 2, 2026))
“I will improve education through accountability, parental choice, and career-focused pathways that produce a skilled workforce and attract higher-paying jobs.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (February 2, 2026))
“The greatest challenge for Texas is managing rapid growth without losing affordability, public safety, or opportunity. That requires developing a highly skilled workforce to attract high-paying jobs, keeping energy reliable, and maintaining a pro-business environment that allows families and businesses to thrive and build a bright future in Texas.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (February 2, 2026))

Kristian Carranza

Kristian Carranza

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“This campaign is about fighting for a seat at the table for families like mine. That means fighting for our public schools and before and after-school programs that keep kids engaged when their parent or parents are working.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))
“I’ve been working since I was 16, taking jobs at Bill Miller’s, retail at the mall, to administrative jobs on campus. In my senior year at A&M Corpus Christi my mom wasn’t able to keep her job.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))
“When mom was back on her feet, I went back to school, this time with a clearer sense of purpose. I started in jobs as a community organizer, worked on campaigns across the country, and managed staff and million-dollar budgets, making it all the way to Washington, D.C., and the White House.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024))