TX-35 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMarriage and family therapist
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationTexas
BackgroundMarriage and family therapist
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EducationUniversity of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), graduated 2010
Notable personal detailsMaureen Galindo is a Texas Democrat who ran for U.S. House in Texas’ 35th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has been described as a housing organizer and family therapist/sex therapist based in San Antonio. She previously ran for San Antonio City Council District 1 in 2025 and has been involved in local housing advocacy and tenant organizing.
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Maureen Galindo lost the Democratic runoff for Texas’s 35th Congressional District to Johnny Garcia. Her campaign drew heavy attention because of backlash over social media remarks that critics called antisemitic, which prompted House Democrats and other party leaders to back Garcia instead. The race was closely watched because the district is expected to be competitive in the general election.
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Endorsers of Maureen Galindo for TX-35 Democratic nominee?
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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