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Garcia Wins Texas Democratic Nomination Amid Galindo Antisemitism Controversy

5/27/2026

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Johnny Garcia secured Democratic nomination after Maureen Galindo’s post was condemned as antisemitic.
Decision Desk HQ projects Johnny Garcia will win Texas Democratic House runoff.
Maureen Galindo, activist, suggested converting an ICE processing center in Karnes County into a prison for Zionists and ICE officers.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned Maureen Galindo’s post as garbage, with Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Rep. Christian Menefee joining her call for expulsion.

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Johnny Garcia secured Democratic nomination after Maureen Galindo’s post was condemned as antisemitic.
Decision Desk HQ projects Johnny Garcia will win Texas Democratic House runoff.
Maureen Galindo, activist, suggested converting an ICE processing center in Karnes County into a prison for Zionists and ICE officers.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned Maureen Galindo’s post as garbage, with Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Rep. Christian Menefee joining her call for expulsion.