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Texas Congress candidate promoting 'Zionist billionaires' conspiracy theory loses runoff

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Johnny Garcia won the Democratic nomination for Texas' 35th Congressional District, defeating Maureen Galindo.
  • Galindo's campaign was marred by controversy over her antisemitic remarks, including claims about 'Zionist billionaires' running the world.
  • National Democratic leaders and Jewish organizations had condemned Galindo's rhetoric and urged voters to reject her.

Sheriff's deputy Johnny Garcia secured the Democratic nomination in Texas' 35th Congressional District, defeating housing activist and therapist Maureen Galindo in a runoff election. The race garnered significant national attention due to Galindo's history of antisemitic rhetoric.

Republicans just spent weeks and almost a million dollars propping up an antisemite, and they should be ashamed and embarrassed it was a disgrace.

· Brian RomickThe president of the Democratic Majority For Israel PAC commented on the election outcome and the Republican party's involvement.

Galindo, who had surprised observers with a first-place finish in the March primary, made several controversial statements. These included vows to turn a local immigrant detention center "into a prison for American Zionists" and assertions that "Zionist billionaires run the world." Her comments drew widespread condemnation from national Democratic leaders and Jewish organizations, who actively campaigned for her defeat.

The district, which spans between San Antonio and Austin, was subject to Republican redistricting efforts this year. Political analysts and Democratic Party officials cited this as a contributing factor to Galindo's initial strong showing. The race also saw substantial outside spending, with the Lead Left PAC reportedly investing over $900,000 in ads supporting Galindo.

Tonight is a victory for the voters of TX-35, for the Democratic Party, and for every Democrat who believes that antisemitism has no home in our coalition.

· Brian RomickBrian Romick celebrated the victory as a rejection of antisemitism within the Democratic coalition.

In an unusual move, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launched a $35,000 ad campaign specifically targeting Galindo. Following Garcia's victory, the president of the Democratic Majority For Israel PAC, Brian Romick, stated that the result was a win for "every Democrat who believes that antisemitism has no home in our coalition." Romick believes the outcome signals that Democratic primary voters will not elect antisemitic candidates.

Democratic primary voters aren’t going to elect antisemitic candidates, and in the districts that we need to win, pro-Israel candidates are our best bet.

· Brian RomickRomick expressed his belief that the election results indicate a trend against antisemitic candidates in the Democratic party.
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