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Garcia beats Texas Democrat accused of antisemitism in House primary runoff

May 27, 2026Center

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,…

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May 27, 2026

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BREAKING: Texas Democrat Al Green Loses Primary Runoff – Gets Booted From His Seat After More Than Two Decades in Congress

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