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Outside spending blitz defined the close of Texas’ District 35 Democratic runoff

To counter what appeared to be a GOP push to elevate Maureen Galindo, who’d voiced antisemitic stereotypes, national Democrats carpet-bombed the San Antonio area with $1.7 million worth of ads.

The Texas Tribune

At the Races: Incumbents on the line

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Our friend Nathan L. Gonzales has cautioned against calling 2026 an “anti-incumbent election.” The…

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Democratic Candidate Criticized For Antisemitic Comments Loses House Primary

Maureen Galindo, a Democratic house candidate who got national attention after pledging to turn a former detention center into a "prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking," lost the election on Tuesday.

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Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district

The boundaries of the 35th Congressional District in South Central Texas were redrawn in 2025 to favor GOP candidates as requested by President Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Blue Dog Dem Fends Off Maureen Galindo in Wake of Anti-Zionist Tirades

In a crucial congressional race this November, Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Johnny Garcia vies to join the ranks of two fellow South Texas Blue Dog Dems in Washington.

Texas Observer

Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas

Ken Paxton secured the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn with President Trump's endorsement. Paxton's victory sets up a high-profile general election against Democrat James Talarico, potentially impacting Senate control. The race highlights Trump's influence, prioritizing loyalty over electability within the GOP.

The Economic Times

At the Races: Choosin’ Texas

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and…

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Democrats To Launch Attack Ads Against Party Candidate Who Wants To Turn Detention Center Into Prison For 'Zionists'

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is set to launch attack ads against a party candidate who said she wanted to turn detention centers into a prison for "American Zionists," according to a new report.

International Business Times

Texas Democratic candidate condemned for comments about ‘prison for American Zionists’

Democrats allege that conservative groups may be propping up campaign of Maureen Galindo for House seat

The Guardian - US

Outrage after Democratic candidate calls for ‘American Zionists’ to be jailed in ICE detention center

The Texas congressional contender was swiftly rebuked by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who branded the comments “absolutely disgusting”

The Independent UK

Democrats Condemn Texas Candidate Who Said She Wanted To Turn Detention Center Into Prison For 'Zionists'

A Texas Democrat's antisemitic comments have drawn the ire of party leadership and several public figures.

International Business Times

Texas Democratic Candidate Says ICE Facility Should Become 'Prison for American Zionists'

Galindo also wrote that the facility "will also be a castration processing center for pedophiles, which will probably be most of the Zionists"

Latin Times

Dems slam Maureen Galindo’s comments as antisemitic in TX-35 runoff

Some party leaders are also also alleging GOP interference on behalf of Galindo, who said she would “turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists” if elected.

The Texas Tribune

Outside cash floods U.S House runoffs in Texas

PACs have accounted for 89% of ad spending in Texas’ congressional runoffs as crypto, AI and mystery groups flood the contests.

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Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know

Two Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year.

Roll Call

Optimistic Democrats add 8 more House seats to ‘Red to Blue’ program

The House Democratic campaign arm is adding eight more candidates in competitive districts – including several locked in messy primaries – to its list of contenders eligible for additional resources. The “Red to Blue” program provides a glimpse into how the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee views the House battleground and…

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At the Races: Operation Republican rescue

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Republican leaders have landed on a plan to end the shutdown of the…

The Texas Tribune

Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

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Redrawn to favor GOP, Texas’ 35th Congressional District attracts competitive primaries in both parties

President Donald Trump recently endorsed Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz for the seat Texas Republicans drew at his request. Democrats also see a chance to win in November.

The Independent UK

Reports: Migrant flights’ mysterious recruiter identified

Several media outlets have identified the mysterious woman who allegedly lured dozens of migrants on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio

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