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Democrat infighting erupts as Colin Allred slammed for defeating LGBTQ congresswoman

Allred’s runoff victory over Julie Johnson drew criticism from Equality PAC co-chairs over his decision to challenge her.

Democrat infighting erupts as Colin Allred slammed for defeating LGBTQ congresswoman
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Colin Allred won a Democratic primary runoff against Rep. Julie Johnson, prompting criticism from Equality PAC co-chairs Mark Takano and Ritchie Torres over his challenge to Texas’ only openly lesbian lawmaker. Other Democratic-aligned voices criticized the co-chairs’ response as unhelpful.

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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)

House candidate who defeated Julie Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff

PRIMARY SUBJECT
John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator identified as the former employer of commentator Tré Easton

Julie Johnson
D · TX-32

Texas representative defeated by Allred in the Democratic primary runoff

House Minority Leader quoted on Republican redistricting efforts

Mark Takano
D · CA-39

Equality PAC political-arm co-chair who criticized Allred’s challenge to Johnson

Ritchie Torres
D · NY-15

Equality PAC political-arm co-chair who criticized Allred’s challenge to Johnson

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Texas 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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