Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Former Representative Colin Allred won the Democratic House primary runoff in Texas, defeating incumbent Julie Johnson, who had replaced him when he ran for Senate in 2024.
- Allred is favored to win the general election in the heavily Democratic Dallas-based district, marking a likely return to Congress after his unsuccessful Senate bids.
- The primary contest was contentious, with Allred criticizing Johnson's stock trades and Johnson accusing Allred of ineffective lawmaking and a poor Senate campaign.
- The race reflected broader political dynamics, including racial voting patterns and endorsements, with Allred backed by Representative Jasmine Crockett and Johnson supported by State Representative James Talarico.
- Allred significantly outspent Johnson in the campaign, raising and spending nearly three times her amount.