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Garza Triumphs Over Musk's Endorsement
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GOP's Crucial House Race Analysis
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Progressive incumbent Jose Garza wins Austin DA nomination with a significant lead over Elon Musk-endorsed moderate challenger Jeremy Sylestine. Garza received 66% of the vote, while Sylestine had support from Republican donors. Garza faced criticism for criminal justice reform policies despite crime rate decrease and backlash from Save Austin PAC's controversial mailers.
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How could the actions of Save Austin PAC influence the dynamics of future political campaigns in the region?
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What implications does Sylestine's loss, despite Musk's endorsement, have for political endorsements?
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