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Colin Allred wins the Democratic primary for Texas’ 33rd District to reclaim his former seat in the U.S. House after briefly pursuing Senate runs; he defeats incumbent Rep. Julie Johnson, who had replaced him in Washington.
Former Rep. Colin Allred defeated incumbent Julie Johnson in the Democratic runoff for Texas’s Dallas-centered 33rd District, a race created by Republicans’ redistricting; Allred advances to face Republican Patrick Gillespie in November.
Former Rep. Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in a runoff for Texas’ newly drawn 33rd District, a deep-blue Dallas-area seat, positioning him for a likely return to Congress. Allred leveraged his name ID and endorsements, while attacking Johnson over stock trades and corporate PAC money; Johnson, the first openly LGBTQ+ elected in a Southern state, faced a race that mirrored March’s Senate-primary tensions and underscored the district’s Democratic tilt.
Allred and Johnson are headed to a May runoff for Texas’ newly drawn 33rd Congressional District in Dallas County after Allred led early voting but did not win outright; the district is solidly Democratic and expected to send a representative to Washington, with Allred holding a fundraising edge and both candidates facing scrutiny over Palantir investments and receiving various endorsements.
A Texas Democratic Senate primary is roiled after influencer Morgan Thompson accused candidate James Talarico of calling former opponent Colin Allred a 'mediocre Black man,' a charge Talarico says mischaracterizes a private conversation about Allred's campaigning. He says the praise was for Crockett, not a racially charged attack. Allred pushed back, Crockett defended herself, and the episode underscores the racial dynamics shaping support in the Crockett-Talarico race as voters split along racial lines.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a US Senate candidate, denied a TikTok-revealed claim that he called his former rival Colin Allred a 'mediocre Black man.' Allred endorsed Thompson after the allegation, accusing Talarico of feeding backlash over identity politics as the Democratic primary heats up ahead of the March 3 election.
In North Texas, a complex Democratic primary is unfolding between incumbent Julie Johnson and former Rep. Colin Allred, both vying for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District amid redistricting and party dynamics, with notable endorsements and strategic moves shaping the race.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred has raised over $4.1 million for his Texas Senate bid since July, positioning himself for a high-profile primary against state Rep. James Talarico, who has also raised over $6.2 million. The race is part of a broader Texas political contest involving key Republican and Democratic contenders, with the primary shaping the general election against GOP candidates.
Former Congressman Colin Allred has announced his bid for the Texas Senate seat, aiming to challenge incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, amid a competitive primary landscape and ongoing Republican scandals. Allred emphasizes an anti-corruption platform and seeks to capitalize on Democratic efforts to flip Texas blue, despite challenges posed by shifting voter demographics and recent polling showing close races.
Former NFL player and ex-Rep. Colin Allred announced his candidacy for the Texas Senate seat held by John Cornyn, aiming to flip the state blue in the 2024 elections amid a competitive GOP primary and a challenging political environment for Democrats.
Democrat Colin Allred announced his campaign for U.S. Senate in Texas, aiming to challenge incumbent Republican John Cornyn, with potential Democratic rivals including Beto O’Rourke and Joaquin Castro. Allred, a former NFL player and congressman, emphasizes his bipartisan record and anti-corruption stance, seeking to capitalize on Democratic hopes for a statewide victory in 2026 amid a competitive primary landscape.
Ted Cruz has secured re-election in the Texas Senate race, defeating Democratic challenger Colin Allred.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz declared victory over Democrat Colin Allred in a closely contested and heavily funded Texas Senate race, maintaining his position as a prominent conservative figure. Despite Allred's record-breaking fundraising and efforts to present himself as a bipartisan alternative, Cruz's campaign successfully tied him to national Democratic figures and issues, ultimately securing a decisive win. This victory continues the Republican stronghold on Texas statewide elections, dashing Democratic hopes of turning the state blue.
Democratic challenger Colin Allred is targeting Senator Ted Cruz over his alleged role in fomenting the Jan. 6 insurrection, accusing him of aiding Donald Trump's unconstitutional efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Allred aims to highlight Cruz's objection to certifying Joe Biden's victory and his proposal to delay certification for an audit, while seeking evidence against Cruz and other GOP officials in Trump's trial. Cruz's recorded conversations and actions are being used to support these claims, as Allred positions the upcoming election as a battle for democracy and freedom.
Sen. Ted Cruz and his allies are gearing up to defend his Senate seat in Texas against Democratic nominee Colin Allred, aiming to avoid a repeat of the close 2018 race. The Club for Growth plans to spend at least $10 million to support Cruz and is working to tie Allred to President Biden. Allred, who easily won his primary, is positioning himself as a more disciplined candidate and has already outraised Cruz. Both candidates are reaching out to the political middle, with the race expected to focus on issues like border security and bipartisanship.