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 follows a heated campaign cycle defined by accusations of antisemitism against Galindo and significant intervention from national Democratic organizations. Garcia will now advance to the general election, where he faces Republican candidate Carlos De La Cruz in a district that remains a critical battleground for both parties.
The Context of the Controversy
The race gained national attention after Galindo published a social media post proposing that a local ICE detention center be converted into a prison for
