House Democrats Condemn $428,000 PAC Boost for Texas Candidate Maureen Galindo
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Updated · CNN · May 20
House Democrats Condemn $428,000 PAC Boost for Texas Candidate Maureen Galindo
11 articles · Updated · CNN · May 20
$428,000 in PAC spending has flowed into Texas's 35th District for Maureen Galindo, prompting House Democratic leaders to demand the effort stop before next week's runoff.
Jeffries and DelBene said Galindo's remarks about jailing 'American Zionists' and claims tied to Zionist control were disqualifying and had no place in the party.
Lead Left registered with the FEC on May 6 and has spent mostly on printing and postage; Democrats cited reports suggesting Republican fingerprints around the PAC and urged House GOP leaders to pull support.
The runoff has become more consequential because Democrats are backing Johnny Garcia in a district Texas Republicans redrew last year into one Trump would have carried by 10 points in 2024.
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Texas 35th Runoff: GOP-Backed PAC, Antisemitic Rhetoric, and the Battle for a Redrawn District
Overview
The Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ 35th Congressional District on May 26, 2026, has drawn intense attention after the district was redrawn from a strong Democratic area to one favoring Donald Trump. Significant advertising dollars have poured into the race, especially backing Maureen Galindo, who faced strong condemnation for controversial comments about jailing people for their beliefs and targeting Jewish community members. Her opponent, Johnny Garcia, publicly denounced these remarks, stating they had no place in the Democratic Party. This heated contest highlights the high stakes and deep divisions shaping the district’s future.