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Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in Texas on behalf of Bexar County congressional candidate Johnny Garcia Garcia, a former sheriff’s deputy, is running in one of the five districts Republicans redrew last year with the intention of flipping. The Texas Tribune · Oct 19
Law enforcement Democrat, GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script in race for new San Antonio U.S. House district The 35th Congressional District was redrawn to elect a Republican, but Latino voters’ brewing leftward shift has put the seat in play for Democrat Johnny Garcia, who faces Trump-backed Carlos De La Cruz. The Texas Tribune · Oct 6
Texas Democrats see opportunity in potential GOP-drawn ‘dummymander’ SAN ANTONIO — Johnny Garcia donned his signature cowboy hat, grabbed a stack of candidate brochures and hit the neighborhoods of northern Bexar County on a sweltering Saturday morning. Campaigning for a House seat redrawn to favor Republicans, the Texas Democrat approached Matthew Naef and launched into his pitch. “I… Roll Call · Sep 15
Can Democrats flip deep-red seats? Inside the party’s long-shot midterm House strategy Democrats are dreaming of pulling off upsets in what might be called “reach” House districts, where Republicans usually win and likely will again The Independent UK · Sep 3
Texas candidates are really rich A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier Salon · Jul 24
Millionaires could dominate Texas’ crop of new Congress members A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier, with a $3.34 million median net worth among the crop of potential new members. The Texas Tribune · Jul 22
A McCarthy-Linked Nonprofit Quietly Bankrolled 'Liberal' Pop-Up PACs to Hand-Pick Democrats' Weakest Candidates Federal filings reveal Republican-funded PACs, disguised with progressive names, influencing Democratic primaries by supporting weaker candidates, sparking controversy and scrutiny over campaign finance tactics. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
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 · May 29
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… Roll Call · May 28
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. International Business Times · May 27
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 · May 27
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 · May 27
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 · May 27
Roll Call · May 26 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…
International Business Times · May 22 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.
The Guardian - US · May 22 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 Independent UK · May 21 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”
International Business Times · May 20 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.
Latin Times · May 20 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"
The Texas Tribune · May 20 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 · May 14 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.
The Texas Tribune · May 8 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 · May 4 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…
Roll Call · Apr 2 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…