👤 About John Lira
John Lira is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 35 in Texas’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, TEXANS FOR JOHN LIRA, is registered in SAN ANTONIO, TX, with ESPINO, MICHELLE M listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $145K raised, $145K spent. Contributions break down as $102K from individuals and $1K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $42K (29%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. 4 candidates have filed in the Democratic primary for this seat.
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Raised$145K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 35
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Democrat · $145K raised
14 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
John Lira
Democrat · Challenger
Running for: Texas House District 35
$145K
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Biography
John Lira is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 35 in Texas’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, TEXANS FOR JOHN LIRA, is registered in SAN ANTONIO, TX, with ESPINO, MICHELLE M listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $145K raised, $145K spent. Contributions break down as $102K from individuals and $1K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $42K (29%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. 4 candidates have filed in the Democratic primary for this seat.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6TX35079
OfficeTexas House District 35
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Texas District 35
Primary: Mar 3, 2026 (6 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026