In a decisive result for Texas politics, sex therapist Maureen Galindo lost the Democratic runoff for the 35th District on Tuesday to sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia. The election outcome concludes a volatile campaign cycle defined by accusations of antisemitism against Galindo and a massive influx of outside spending that drew national attention to the competitive district.
Context and Campaign Volatility
The race gained national prominence following a controversial social media post by Galindo, in which she proposed converting a local ICE detention center into a prison for
