Johnny Garcia Wins Texas House Runoff After Race Roiled by Antisemitism Accusations
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Summary
Johnny Garcia, a sheriff's deputy backed by Democratic leaders, won a Texas House runoff election against Maureen Galindo, a sex therapist who faced accusations of antisemitism. The race was closely watched as Democrats aim to hold onto a seat that Republicans redrew to flip it. Garcia's victory brought relief to Democratic leaders in Washington.
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Mr. Garcia had the backing of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the House Democrats' campaign arm.
But he came in second after the initial round of voting in March to a sex therapist, Maureen Galindo, who ga
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