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Texas Showdown: Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congress

7/3/2025

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State Rep. Steve Toth inadvertently revealed his intention to run for Texas' 2nd Congressional District, setting the stage for a showdown with incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. A staunch Trump supporter, Toth's hard-right views have drawn GOP criticism, while Crenshaw, in office since 2019, now faces a growing list of challengers.

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State Rep. Steve Toth inadvertently revealed his intention to run for Texas' 2nd Congressional District, setting the stage for a showdown with incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. A staunch Trump supporter, Toth's hard-right views have drawn GOP criticism, while Crenshaw, in office since 2019, now faces a growing list of challengers.