Johnny Garcia Beats Texas Democrat Accused of Being Antisemitic in House Runoff
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Johnny Garcia, a sheriff’s deputy backed by Democratic leaders, won the primary runoff for Texas’s 35th Congressional District, defeating progressive activist Maureen Galindo.
- Galindo’s controversial calls to imprison “Zionists” drew widespread condemnation from Democrats, including prominent figures like Hakeem Jeffries and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- The 35th District, comprising parts of San Antonio and surrounding areas, was redrawn by Republicans to favor their party, making the general election challenging for Democrats.
- Garcia’s campaign focused on moderate policies related to health care, jobs, and public safety, aiming to maintain Democratic control despite the district’s new partisan makeup.
- The race saw accusations of Republican interference, with a GOP-linked super PAC supporting Galindo through mailers attacking Garcia.