Crenshaw says political enemies came out 'with their knives' as Texas GOP primary looms

Rep. Dan Crenshaw is heading into Tuesday's Texas GOP primary warning that some of the biggest names in conservative politics are trying to take him down.

"I'm literally at a polling location at the moment, and in areas where my opponent should be more popular because he represents this area as a state rep," Crenshaw said.

Toth did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Crenshaw said he hopes to avoid a runoff election but did not rule out the possibility when asked whether he could clinch the primary Tuesday.

"Anything's possible," he said.

Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL who has not shied away from verbal confrontations with other Republicans, is pursuing his fifth term in Congress but must first defeat Toth. The sharp-tongued congressman has clashed with Cruz, Fox News personality Jesse Watters, Tucker Carlson and Alex Rosen, a YouTube political activist, over policy disagreements.

Notably, Toth has received an endorsement from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who until last Thursday had not made a pick in the race.

Cruz's endorsement of Toth comes after he and Crenshaw split over Cruz's ROTOR Act, an aviation safety bill.

Crenshaw voted against the bill Thursday.

Aside from disagreements over legislation, Crenshaw believes Cruz has more financially-based reasons for his endorsement. He noted that Robert Marling, CEO of Woodforest National Bank, financially supported Toth after Crenshaw urged investigators to examine Marling's $20 million investment in 2023.

Crenshaw signed the letter alongside 25 other Republicans.

"Now, where does Cruz come into play? Well, that same banker is a mega donor for Cruz to the tune of millions of dollars," Crenshaw said.

Other FEC records indicate Marling has spent millions supporting other Republican candidates. In 2025, he has backed candidates such as Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., and Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisc.

Despite Cruz's opposition, Crenshaw noted that this would not be the first time he has had to run without Cruz's blessing.

"Cruz endorsed against me in my very first race. We saw the results of that," Crenshaw said.

"So now we're feeling good about it. But it's a race, and we're gonna run through the finish line."

Polls in Texas opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.