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Texas State Rep. Steve Toth defeated four-term incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary for Texas' 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday. Crenshaw was the only House Republican in Texas running for re-election without an endorsement from President Trump.

Texas State Rep. Steve Toth defeated four-term incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary for Texas' 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday. Crenshaw was the only House Republican in Texas running for re-election without an endorsement from President Trump.

Toth positioned himself as more aligned with Trump, criticizing Crenshaw for not echoing claims of election fraud in 2020 and for supporting a bipartisan immigration bill. Crenshaw defended his record, stating he was "out there defending Trump in places where Republicans are too scared to go."

Toth positioned himself as more aligned with Trump, criticizing Crenshaw for not echoing claims of election fraud in 2020 and for supporting a bipartisan immigration bill. Crenshaw defended his record, stating he was "out there defending Trump in places where Republicans are too scared to go."

Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Toth last week, describing him as "an unwavering fighter for school choice, fiscal responsibility and the next generation of Americans." Toth, an ordained minister and small business owner, has been among the most conservative members of the Texas Legislature.

Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Toth last week, describing him as "an unwavering fighter for school choice, fiscal responsibility and the next generation of Americans." Toth, an ordained minister and small business owner, has been among the most conservative members of the Texas Legislature.

Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL who lost his eye in Afghanistan, has been an outspoken supporter of Ukraine in its war against Russia. He has voted consistently in support of Trump's agenda and praised Trump for his intervention in Venezuela.

Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL who lost his eye in Afghanistan, has been an outspoken supporter of Ukraine in its war against Russia. He has voted consistently in support of Trump's agenda and praised Trump for his intervention in Venezuela.

A pro-Crenshaw super PAC reportedly spent $2 million in ads against Toth, while Toth's super PAC spent just $362,000. Despite the financial advantage, Crenshaw outraised Toth by more than $1.3 million but still lost the primary by approximately 16 percentage points.

A pro-Crenshaw super PAC reportedly spent $2 million in ads against Toth, while Toth's super PAC spent just $362,000. Despite the financial advantage, Crenshaw outraised Toth by more than $1.3 million but still lost the primary by approximately 16 percentage points.

The race was affected by mid-decade redistricting efforts in Texas, which moved all of Toth's state district into Crenshaw's congressional seat. Toth will be heavily favored in the November general election against Democrat Shaun Finnie in the solidly Republican district.

The race was affected by mid-decade redistricting efforts in Texas, which moved all of Toth's state district into Crenshaw's congressional seat. Toth will be heavily favored in the November general election against Democrat Shaun Finnie in the solidly Republican district.

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Texas State Rep. Steve Toth defeated four-term incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary for Texas' 2nd Congressional District. Crenshaw was the only House Republican in Texas running for re-election without an endorsement from President Trump.

Texas State Rep. Steve Toth defeated four-term incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary for Texas' 2nd Congressional District. Crenshaw was the only House Republican in Texas running for re-election without an endorsement from President Trump.

Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Toth last week, describing him as "an unwavering fighter for school choice, fiscal responsibility, and the next generation of Americans." Toth, an ordained minister and small business owner, has been among the most conservative members of the Texas Legislature.

Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Toth last week, describing him as "an unwavering fighter for school choice, fiscal responsibility, and the next generation of Americans." Toth, an ordained minister and small business owner, has been among the most conservative members of the Texas Legislature.

Steve Toth Defeats Dan Crenshaw in Texas GOP Primary

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