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Crenshaw Blames Misinformation for Primary Loss to Toth

3/16/2026

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Dan Crenshaw, the outgoing Texas congressman, says his 15-point primary loss to State Rep. Steve Toth was driven by widespread online misinformation.
Crenshaw criticized low GOP primary turnout and alleged Democrats spent nearly a million dollars promoting these smears.
He emphasized the need for Republicans to combat misinformation, though he acknowledged changing voter perceptions will be difficult.
Toth's victory reflects a growing divide within the Texas GOP, favoring hard-right candidates.

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Dan Crenshaw, the outgoing Texas congressman, says his 15-point primary loss to State Rep. Steve Toth was driven by widespread online misinformation.
Crenshaw criticized low GOP primary turnout and alleged Democrats spent nearly a million dollars promoting these smears.
He emphasized the need for Republicans to combat misinformation, though he acknowledged changing voter perceptions will be difficult.
Toth's victory reflects a growing divide within the Texas GOP, favoring hard-right candidates.