Maureen Galindo projected to lose Texas Democratic House runoff after antisemitism accusations
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Key Points:
- Johnny Garcia won the Democratic primary runoff in Texas' 35th Congressional District, defeating Maureen Galindo amid controversy over her antisemitic remarks.
- Galindo, a sex therapist, faced backlash for pledging to convert an immigration detention facility into a "prison for American Zionists" and making other antisemitic statements, which she denies, claiming opposition to "Zionist Jews."
- Democratic leaders condemned Galindo's language as disqualifying and distanced the party from her, with some threatening to expel her if she wins the general election.
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee intervened with a last-minute ad supporting Garcia, labeling Galindo "MAGA Maureen" due to her ties with a Republican-linked PAC.
- Garcia will compete against the Republican nominee in a district redrawn to favor Republicans, with the race rated as likely Republican by the Cook Political Report.