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Former Rep Colin Allred wins hotly contested Texas House primary runoff

Allred defeated Julie Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff for a redrawn Texas House seat.

Former Rep Colin Allred wins hotly contested Texas House primary runoff
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May 26, 2026
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Former Rep. Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff for a redrawn Texas House seat. The article says the deep-blue district makes the winner almost certain to win the November general election.

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Colin Z. Allred Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)
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Colin Z. Allred
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Democratic primary runoff winner and candidate for the Texas House seat

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Julie Johnson
D · TX-32

Democratic primary runoff candidate defeated by Allred

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Democratic Senate nominee who supported Johnson and denied Allred’s allegation

U.S. representative and Senate candidate whom Allred endorsed

Marc A. Veasey
D · TX-33

Incumbent of the district who chose not to run for reelection

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

U.S. senator whom Allred unsuccessfully challenged in 2024

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Colin Allred Defeats Julie Johnson in Democratic Primary Runoff

Outlets agree that Colin Allred defeated Julie Johnson in a Democratic runoff for a redrawn Texas House district. Left-leaning outlets stress Johnson’s historic LGBTQ+ role and the loss of representation her defeat brings. Center outlets focus on the result, redistricting and the November matchup. Right-leaning outlets pair the result with criticism of Allred’s challenge and the dispute over the response.

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