As the Texas Legislature continues its controversial efforts to redraw state election maps, a Bexar County conservative sees an opening to win a left-leaning congressional district.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody is the only Republican on the five-member Bexar County Commissioners Court, representing the North Side. But with Republicans rearranging congressional districts in hopes of picking up more seats in the 2026 midterms, the Marine reservist announced Monday he is “actively exploring” a run in the 35th Congressional District.

The seat is currently held by Greg Casar, a former Austin city councilman and the head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

The latest redistricting map would consolidate the skinny district stretching from San Antonio to north of Austin into a large

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