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Cruz-Endorsed Rep. Loses Texas GOP Primary to State Lawmaker Backed by MAGA Allies
Rep. Dan Crenshaw lost his Republican primary battle to state lawmaker Steve Toth in Texas on Tuesday, a victory that boosts 'MAGA clout' following years of turmoil between Crenshaw and MAGA faction leaders, including Cruz.
Four-term Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, lost his Republican primary battle on Tuesday to Steve Toth, a state representative and businessman. The loss comes after years of turmoil between Crenshaw and the MAGA faction in the Texas GOP. Toth's victory is seen as a boost for the far-right wing of the party, known as MAGA, in the state. Crenshaw had been a moderate voice within the Republican Party, making his defeat significant for the party's ideological direction.
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