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Redistricting, halted senate bid lead to competitive Dem primary in Dallas area

Johnson is defending her seat in a primary against Allred after redistricting changed the district she represented.

Redistricting, halted senate bid lead to competitive Dem primary in Dallas area
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Colin Allred and Julie Johnson are competing in a Democratic primary for Texas’ newly drawn 33rd Congressional District after redistricting and changes to their campaign plans. The article describes the race as combative and potentially consequential for the district’s likely next representative.

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Julie Johnson
D · TX-32

Democratic candidate for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District

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

Democratic candidate for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District

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Texas representative whose Senate candidacy factored into Allred’s decision to leave the Senate primary

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in Allred’s campaign criticism of Johnson

Marc A. Veasey
D · TX-33

Current incumbent in District 33

New York representative named among prominent Democrats associated with Johnson’s endorsements

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator whom Allred previously challenged

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Democrats Compete in Texas’ Newly Drawn 33rd District Primary

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