Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District, according to projections. The race became contentious after accusations of antisemitism against Galindo surfaced.
Key Takeaways
Johnny Garcia won the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District against Maureen Galindo, who faced backlash over antisemitic remarks. Garcia will face Republican candidates Carlos De La Cruz or John Lujan in the general election.
- Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo in the Democratic runoff with 64% of the vote
- Galindo's controversial statements about 'Zionists' led to widespread condemnation and intervention from national Democrats
- The district was redrawn to favor Republicans, making it a challenging race for Democrats
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Primary Election Vote Percentages | 0 Differences | Fox News reports specific percentages for both candidates. | ▼ |
| Runoff Election Results | Broad Agreement | Garcia won with 64%, Galindo with 36% | |
| Voter Turnout | Broad Agreement | Turnout dropped by 56% in runoff compared to primary |
Primary Election Vote Percentages
▼Fox News reports specific percentages for both candidates.
Runoff Election Results
Broad AgreementGarcia won with 64%, Galindo with 36%
Voter Turnout
Broad AgreementTurnout dropped by 56% in runoff compared to primary
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Galindo, a sex therapist who initially led in the March primary, faced backlash following controversial statements about 'American Zionists.' She denied being antisemitic but stated she was 'against Zionist Jews,' leading to condemnation from national Democratic leaders. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Suzan DelBene called her remarks 'disqualifying' and distanced themselves.
Garcia, a former sheriff's deputy, ran a centrist campaign with support from national Democrats. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee intervened with a last-minute ad buy to bolster his chances. Republicans had hoped to capitalize on Galindo's controversial statements but were ultimately unsuccessful in influencing the race.
The 35th District, which includes parts of San Antonio and rural areas, was redrawn during Texas' redistricting process to favor Republicans. The Cook Political Report rates it as likely Republican. Garcia will now face either Carlos De La Cruz or state Rep. John Lujan in the general election.
According to Fox News, Galindo's suggestion on a podcast that 'billionaire Zionists' should be imprisoned at the Karnes ICE facility garnered massive blowback from both Democrats and Republicans. She lost Tuesday's runoff with roughly 36% of the vote, while Garcia won with 64%. Voter turnout dropped by 56% in the runoff compared to the primary election.
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