Maureen Galindo projected to lose Texas Democratic House runoff after antisemitism accusations
Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 11:20 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Johnny Garcia won the Democratic primary runoff in Texas' 35th Congressional District.
- Maureen Galindo, Garcia's opponent, faced accusations of antisemitic comments.
- Galindo's controversial statements included pledging to turn an immigration detention facility into a 'prison for American Zionists'.
- Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries and Suzan DelBene, distanced themselves from Galindo.
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee placed a last-minute ad targeting Galindo, referring to her as 'MAGA Maureen'.
- Garcia will face the GOP nominee in the general election, with Republicans hoping to win the San Antonio-area seat.