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Crenshaw Battles Toth in High-Stakes Texas Primary Showdown

3/3/2026

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw faces a tough Texas primary challenge from state Rep. Steve Toth as the 2nd Congressional District is newly redrawn.
Crenshaw lacks endorsements from U.S. President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott.
Sen. Ted Cruz backs Steve Toth and criticizes Crenshaw's legislative decisions as polls open on March 3.
Crenshaw aims to win a fifth term amid these challenges.

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw faces a tough Texas primary challenge from state Rep. Steve Toth as the 2nd Congressional District is newly redrawn.
Crenshaw lacks endorsements from U.S. President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott.
Sen. Ted Cruz backs Steve Toth and criticizes Crenshaw's legislative decisions as polls open on March 3.
Crenshaw aims to win a fifth term amid these challenges.