AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The redistricting plan approved by Texas lawmakers made significant changes to the boundaries of the 35th Congressional District.

The current district leans toward Democrats. But the new map, which still faces legal challenges, changed voting lines in the district to cover an area mostly east of San Antonio. It’s designed to favor Republicans, and it’s led several GOP candidates to declare their intention to run.

One candidate drawing attention is State Rep. John Lujan, R-San Antonio. In a 2021 special election, Lujan flipped Texas House District 118, which had previously been held by Democrats. He went on to hold the seat in the 2022 campaign and won reelection in 2024.

"I'm the first and only Republican to ever win this seat in the history of Texas," Lujan said. He

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