Several members of the Texas congressional delegation were knocked on their heels Tuesday night, as redistricting and intraparty fights took a toll on their political standing in a primary dominated by President Donald Trump and his influence over the state’s Republicans.
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, lost reelection to a primary challenger, Steve Toth, who ran to Crenshaw’s right and seized the pro-Trump mantle as the president declined to come to Crenshaw’s aid. Four other members of the delegation — from both parties — found themselves in close uncalled races or heading to primary runoffs, a precarious position for any incumbent.
