{"id":2576028,"date":"2026-03-04T12:58:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maga-takes-victory-lap-after-dan-crenshaw-loses-primary-in-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:59:46","slug":"maga-takes-victory-lap-after-dan-crenshaw-loses-primary-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maga-takes-victory-lap-after-dan-crenshaw-loses-primary-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"MAGA takes victory lap after Dan Crenshaw loses primary in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmaga-takes-victory-lap-after-dan-crenshaw-loses-primary-in-texas%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2576028&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>MAGA celebrates after Crenshaw\u2019s Texas primary defeat to Steve Toth.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) was defeated in the Texas 2nd Congressional District <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/turncoat-gop-lawmaker-tells-abc-news-his-impeachment-vote-may-have-ended-his-career-ya-think\/\" title=\"Turncoat GOP Lawmaker Tells ABC News His Impeachment ... \u201cMay Have Ended His Career\u201d \u2013 Ya Think?\">republican primary<\/a> by state Rep. Steve toth, in an upset that ended Crenshaw\u2019s hold on the seat without Donald Trump\u2019s endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; With about 95% of votes counted, toth won 55.8% to Crenshaw\u2019s 40.7%, adn Toth advances to the general election outright under Texas law.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz credited MAGA&#8217;s rise to dominance and claimed the establishment RINOs were being sidelined; Crenshaw\u2019s relationship with Trump had cooled since Crenshaw supported the 2020 election results and condemned the Jan. 6 riot.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Toth argued Crenshaw was not conservative enough,and the opposition was bolstered by the Freedom Caucus Fund\u2019s endorsement of Toth.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The race was also influenced by Texas redistricting: a Trump-backed redistricting effort moved districts in a way that put more of Toth\u2019s constituents into the newly drawn 2nd District, helping the challenger.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">MAGA takes victory lap after Dan Crenshaw loses primary to conservative challenger<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maga\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"7710\">MAGA<\/a> movement took a victory lap Wednesday after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dan-crenshaw\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2007\">Rep. Dan Crenshaw<\/a> (R-TX) was <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4479177\/crenshaw-toth-texas-gop-primary\/\">defeated <\/a>for reelection in the Republican primary for Texas&rsquo; 2nd Congressional District.<\/p>\n<p>Crenshaw, the sole incumbent House Republican from Texas not to receive Trump&rsquo;s endorsement, was defeated in an upset by state Rep. Steve Toth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4480098\/james-talarico-six-sexes-opposing-ban-men-women-sports\/\">FLASHBACK: James Talarico said there are six sexes while opposing ban on men in women&#8217;s sports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4480138\/democratic-edge-voter-turnout-primary-elections-texas-north-carolina-arkansas\/\">Democrats enjoy edge on voter turnout in boost for 2026 elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4478906\/al-green-christian-menefee-runoff-texas-primary\/\">Al Green and Christian Menefee head to runoff in competitive Texas House primary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Dan Crenshaw failed to see where the Republican Party was going,&rdquo; Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/alexbruesewitz\/status\/2029170536186577287?s=20\">wrote on X<\/a>. &ldquo;Post-2020, he foolishly allied with Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, and the rest of the RINO establishment in a desperate bid to crush the MAGA movement. But MAGA rose up and obliterated them all. MAGA is dominant and unstoppable, while the RINOs are headed for total extinction. I wish Dan all the best in his future pursuits. Rumor has it he will be venturing into stock trading or spinning tracks as a DJ!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tpd-featured-video featured-post-video in-content bridtv\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2522725\" class=\"brid\" style=\"width:1280;height:720;\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tpd-featured-video-placeholder\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;width:100%;padding-top:56.25%;background-color:#000;\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;width:100%;height:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With 95% of votes counted, Toth had won with 55.8% of the vote, according to the Associated Press. Crenshaw, meanwhile, only garnered 40.7%. Toth won outright, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/complaint-racine-wisconsin-broke-election-law-by-sending-voting-van-to-democrat-strongholds\/\" title=\"Complaint: Racine, Wisconsin Broke Election Law By Sending Voting Van To Democrat Strongholds\">state law stipulates<\/a> that any candidate who receives more than 50% of the primary vote advances to the general election without a runoff.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Dan Crenshaw just lost his house seat,&rdquo; conservative activist Robby Starbuck <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/robbystarbuck\/status\/2029036240708792607?s=20\">wrote on X.<\/a> &ldquo;All the [money] and incumbent advantages couldn&rsquo;t save him from primary voters who&rsquo;ve had enough of all talk politicians. Republican voters want action and they&rsquo;re tired of the establishment. This is the 1st of many. Only action can save them!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Crenshaw&rsquo;s relationship with Trump has been on a downward decline since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-south-carolina-republican-russell-fry-against-impeachment-supporter-tom-rice\/\" title=\"... Endorses South Carolina Republican Russell Fry Against Impeachment Supporter Tom Rice\">congressman voted<\/a> to uphold the 2020 election results and was outspoken in condemning the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.<\/p>\n<p>Toth argued that Crenshaw was not conservative enough in his push to unseat the four<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-vowed-to-elect-more-women-they-did-just-that\/\" title=\"Republicans Vowed To Elect More Women...They Did Just That\">-term incumbent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4479628\/james-talarico-calls-vote-texas-voting-hours-dispute\/\">JAMES TALARICO CALLS FOR EVERY VOTE TO BE COUNTED AFTER TEXAS VOTING HOURS DISPUTE <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Freedom Caucus Fund is proud to have supported <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SteveTothTX\">@SteveTothTX<\/a> in his successful race to retire RINO anti-Trump Congressman Dan Crenshaw,&rdquo; the Freedom Caucus Fund <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FreedomCFund\/status\/2029031090619326576\">wrote in an endorsement of Toth on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Trump-backed mid-decade <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/redistricting\/\">redistricting<\/a> effort in Texas also did not benefit Crenshaw. Under the new map, Toth&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >state legislative district fell<\/a> within the newly drawn 2nd Congressional District, meaning more voters who were already his constituents had the chance to elect the challenger to higher office.<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/robbystarbuck\/status\/2029036240708792607\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MAGA wins as Crenshaw loses Texas primary to Steve Toth<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3691,"featured_media":2576029,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26058492491325.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[51017,75070,6203,5656,74893],"class_list":["post-2576028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-crenshaw-2","tag-election-2024-2","tag-gop","tag-maga","tag-texas-primary-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26058492491325.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3691"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2576028"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576028\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2576032,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576028\/revisions\/2576032"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2576029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2576028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2576028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2576028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}