Jorge Borrego
RepublicanRealtor
Jorge Borrego, 30, is a realtor who previously oversaw K-12 education policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and worked as a legislative director in the Texas House1. He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from UTSA and a master's in public policy from Texas A&M1. He faces Democrat Kristian Carranza in an open race on Nov. 3, 20262.
Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide he said he is proud of his work to help pass the largest day-one school choice program in the country, which gives all Texans the chance to choose a school, and said the program must be monitored closely. (2026) source
Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can risemedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide he said the state should keep compressing school property tax rates with state revenue, reform appraisals, and limit local government spending growth and bonds. (2026) source
- His campaign site calls for cutting property taxes, bringing down rates and lasting relief for homeowners and seniors. (2026) source
Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site says he supports banning biological males from competing in girls' sports. (2026) source
Policing and crimeMore police, with a focus on repeat offendersmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide he said he supports getting tough on repeat violent offenders, enforcing the law consistently and backing law enforcement. (2026) source
- His campaign site calls for backing laws that put public safety ahead of leniency for dangerous offenders and for supporting law enforcement in arresting repeat offenders. (2026) source
Housing and growthLet the market build what is needed, with local reviewlow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide he said he would pursue pro-growth policies that expand housing supply and streamline regulations that drive up housing costs. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, Curriculum and books, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Record
- Served as K-12 Education Policy Director at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and as a legislative director in the Texas House1.
- Won a three-way Republican primary in March 20261; the seat is open because Rep. John Lujan ran unsuccessfully for Congress instead of reelection4.
- Faces Democrat Kristian Carranza on Nov. 3, 20262.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (4)
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- Jorge Borrego, 2026 candidate for Texas House District 118San Antonio Report
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Bexar County block, State Representative District 118Texas Secretary of State
- Issues, Jorge Borrego for Texas House District 118Jorge Borrego campaign
- 2026 Voter Guide: Who's running in the midterm elections?San Antonio Report