Trump-Driven redistricting reshapes Texas primaries, incumbents face setbacks
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Texas’s 2026 congressional primaries produced notable upsets and runoffs as redistricting and Trump endorsements reshaped the map: Rep. Dan Crenshaw lost to Steve Toth, several incumbents from both parties faced tight battles or runoffs, and Democratic incumbents Al Green and Julie Johnson were drawn into competitive contests. Trump-backed candidates won in several redesigned seats, while numerous retirements opened additional open-seat races across the state.
- Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries The Texas Tribune
- Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses to Republican primary challenger in Texas NBC News
- Texas Rep. Steve Toth will defeat GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw in primary upset CNN
- GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw Becomes First 2026 Incumbent to Lose Primary WSJ
- Brutal night in Texas points to trouble ahead for House members Axios
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