Johnny Garcia

Outside spending dominated the final phase of the Texas District 35 Democratic runoff. Johnny Garcia is the Democratic nominee for Texas's 35th Congressional District.

Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo lost a congressional runoff election after controversially suggesting 'billionaire Zionists' should be detained in ICE facilities, drawing bipartisan condemnation. Despite claims of Republican donor influence on her campaign through a super PAC, her defeat has sparked debate over whether Democratic voters are rejecting extremist candidates.

Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo, a congressional candidate who controversially suggested 'billionaire Zionists' should be imprisoned in ICE detention centers, lost a runoff election to moderate Democrat Johnny Garcia. Her remarks sparked widespread condemnation from both parties, with Democratic leaders calling her comments 'vile' and 'disqualifying.' A GOP-linked super PAC, Lead Left PAC, donated $500,000 to her campaign despite her defeat.

Johnny Garcia has won the Democratic primary election for Texas' 35th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. This victory positions him as the Democratic candidate for the general election in this district.

Maureen Galindo is projected to lose the Texas Democratic House runoff to Johnny Garcia following recent accusations of antisemitism that disrupted the race. The allegations significantly impacted Galindo's campaign, leading to her defeat in the election.

Democrat Johnny Garcia and Republican Carlos De La Cruz will face off in November for the Texas' 35th Congressional District. The race follows recent redistricting changes.

A sex therapist, Galindo, who campaigned on a platform including threats to force 'American Zionists' into 'castration centers,' lost the Texas Democratic primary to Johnny Garcia in the San Antonio-based district.

Progressive sex therapist Maureen Galindo lost the Democratic runoff for Texas’ 35th District after facing accusations of antisemitism and condemnation from her party. Johnny Garcia, backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and major endorsements, defeated Galindo, who claimed her controversial comments were misinterpreted. The race, targeted by Republicans, will now face Trump-backed candidate Carlos De La Cruz.

Democrat Maureen Galindo, a sex therapist accused of antisemitism for suggesting imprisoning 'American Zionists,' lost a primary runoff to Johnny Garcia, a moderate Bexar County official. The redrawn 35th District, now favoring Republicans, faced backlash from Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over Galindo's rhetoric.

Democrat Maureen Galindo, a controversial sex therapist accused of antisemitism for suggesting 'American Zionists' be imprisoned at an ICE detention center, was defeated in a primary runoff by Johnny Garcia. The race for the newly redistricted 35th District in Texas drew national attention, with Galindo's rhetoric condemned by Democratic leaders including Hakeem Jeffries and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Johnny Garcia, a sheriff’s deputy, won a House runoff election against a Texas Democrat accused of antisemitism. He was the preferred candidate of Democratic leaders in Washington.

Democrat Johnny Garcia won the Texas House primary after his rival, Maureen Galindo, faced backlash for antisemitic comments. The candidates participated in a forum in San Antonio on May 6.

Democrat Johnny Garcia is projected to win his House primary runoff in Texas, defeating rival Maureen Galindo, who faced criticism for antisemitic remarks. Garcia, a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office public information officer, is now the preferred candidate of national Democrats.

Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas is facing bipartisan condemnation for antisemitic comments about converting an immigration detention facility into a 'prison for American Zionists.' Democrats are working to distance themselves from her campaign in the Texas 35th congressional district primary against Johnny Garcia, while alleging conservative groups may be supporting her candidacy.

Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas is facing bipartisan condemnation and accusations of antisemitism after suggesting she would convert an immigration detention facility into a prison for American Zionists. Democrats are attempting to distance themselves from Galindo and alleging conservative groups may be supporting her campaign in the Democratic primary for Texas's 35th congressional district.

Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo faced backlash for proposing legislation to imprison 'American Zionists,' which she claims was mischaracterized by journalists and her own party. Galindo blamed the DCCC and her runoff opponent Johnny Garcia for fueling controversy over her comments, while maintaining she never called for internment camps but rather the imprisonment of 'billionaire American Zionists' involved in what she called 'genocidal prison systems.'

Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo from South Texas faced backlash for posts proposing imprisonment of 'American Zionists' and making antisemitic accusations. She blamed journalists and her own party's campaign arm (DCCC) for mischaracterizing her comments, while her opponent Johnny Garcia condemned her statements as having no place in the Democratic Party.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched a $35,000 ad buy against Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas' 35th district ahead of a May 26 runoff, citing her antisemitic remarks including statements about converting an ICE facility into a 'prison for American Zionists.' The intervention came after pressure from party members, with the DCCC backing opponent Johnny Garcia, a local sheriff's deputy.

Texas Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo clarified controversial social media posts about converting an ICE detention center into a prison for 'American Zionists,' claiming she was misrepresented and received death threats. Her remarks sparked sharp condemnation from Democratic party leaders including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Galindo is competing in a runoff election against Johnny Garcia for the House seat in Texas's 35th Congressional District.

Texas Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo clarified controversial social media posts about converting an ICE detention center into a prison for 'American Zionists,' claiming she was misrepresented and received death threats. Her comments drew swift condemnation from Democratic leaders including AOC and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who called her rhetoric 'vile' and 'disqualifying.' Galindo faces a primary runoff election against Johnny Garcia next week.

Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo faces criticism from party members over antisemitic comments in the Texas 35th Congressional District runoff. Galindo is competing against Johnny Garcia in the May 26 runoff election in the San Antonio-area district.

Texas Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo faces backlash for pledging to imprison 'American Zionists' at an ICE facility, with critics calling her remarks antisemitic. Galindo is running for a seat in the 35th Congressional District against Johnny Garcia. Her comments have drawn rebuke from fellow Democrats and prompted others to distance themselves from her campaign.