By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/johnny-garcia-wins-the-democratic-primary-for-texas-35th-us-house-district Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th U.S. House District Politics May 27, 2026 9:44 AM EDT National Democrats stepped in to help Johnny Garcia win House nomination as the party was seeking to defeat his rival, Maureen Galindo, who has repeatedly expressed antisemitic views. LIVE RESULTS: Texas midterm primary runoffs Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York called her comments "disgusting" and said it shouldn't be near "our politics." Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Suzan DelBene also weighed in. Republicans redrew the 35th District to help the GOP win more House seats, but Democrats think they may have a chance to flip it. They worried that if Galindo won, her past comments would hurt the party. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
National Democrats stepped in to help Johnny Garcia win House nomination as the party was seeking to defeat his rival, Maureen Galindo, who has repeatedly expressed antisemitic views. LIVE RESULTS: Texas midterm primary runoffs Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York called her comments "disgusting" and said it shouldn't be near "our politics." Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Suzan DelBene also weighed in. Republicans redrew the 35th District to help the GOP win more House seats, but Democrats think they may have a chance to flip it. They worried that if Galindo won, her past comments would hurt the party. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now