Sex therapist who vowed to put ‘American Zionists’ into ‘castration’ centers loses Texas Democratic primary
Maureen Galindo, a sex therapist with controversial views, lost the Texas Democratic primary to Johnny Garcia. Galindo had previously made headlines for her extreme statements regarding 'American Zionists' and proposed punitive measures against them. The 35th Congressional District is now seen as a potential Republican gain in the upcoming elections.
- ▪Maureen Galindo lost the Texas Democratic primary to Johnny Garcia with 40.5% of the vote.
- ▪Galindo's campaign included extreme proposals, such as putting 'American Zionists' in detention centers.
- ▪The 35th District, previously held by a Democrat, is now considered a likely Republican pick-up opportunity.
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Politics Sex therapist who vowed to put ‘American Zionists’ into ‘castration’ centers loses Texas Democratic primary By Josh Christenson Published May 26, 2026, 10:47 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — A sex therapist who vowed to force “American Zionists” into federal immigration detention centers — where many, who she claimed are also “pedophiles,” would be castrated — was soundly defeated in a Texas Democratic primary on Tuesday. Maureen Galindo, whose “insane, antisemitic views” were denounced by members of her own party, lost to opponent Johnny Garcia in the Lone Star State’s 35th Congressional District runoff, 59.5% to 40.5% when the Associated Press called the race at about 10:40 p.m. EST.
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