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Crenshaw Blames Misinformation for Primary Loss in Texas

3/16/2026

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) lost the Texas Republican primary, blaming misinformation and online conspiracies.
Only about 20% of Republican voters participated.
The defeat followed his failure to secure the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a rift in the Texas GOP.
Crenshaw criticized media narratives and rejected insider-trading allegations as unfounded.
Steve Toth (R-Texas) emphasized alignment with voter expectations and is expected to win the November general election.

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Story summary

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) lost the Texas Republican primary, blaming misinformation and online conspiracies.
Only about 20% of Republican voters participated.
The defeat followed his failure to secure the endorsement of U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a rift in the Texas GOP.
Crenshaw criticized media narratives and rejected insider-trading allegations as unfounded.
Steve Toth (R-Texas) emphasized alignment with voter expectations and is expected to win the November general election.