Garcia beats Texas Democrat accused of antisemitism in House primary runoff
Garcia, a public information officer for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, cemented his status as the preferred candidate of national Democrats after rival Maureen Galindo, a sex therapist and housing activist, was criticized for incendiary remarks. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) — said they would “force a vote to expel her” should she be elected. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) said in a post on the social platform X that “Maureen Galindo has no place in our party and no place in Congress.” Rep.
- ▪Garcia, a public information officer for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, cemented his status as the preferred candidate of national Democrats after rival Maureen Galindo, a sex therapist and housing activist, was criticized for incendiar
- ▪Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) — said they would “force a vote to expel her” should she be elected.
- ▪Christian Menefee (D-Texas) said in a post on the social platform X that “Maureen Galindo has no place in our party and no place in Congress.” Rep.
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Campaign Garcia beats Texas Democrat accused of antisemitism in House primary runoff Comments: by Julia Mueller - 05/26/26 9:14 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Julia Mueller - 05/26/26 9:14 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Democrat Johnny Garcia is projected to win his House primary runoff in Texas, defeating a candidate that came under fire for remarks seen as antisemitic, according to Decision Desk HQ. Garcia, a public information officer for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, cemented his status as the preferred candidate of national Democrats after rival Maureen Galindo, a sex therapist and housing activist, was criticized for incendiary remarks.
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