Colin Allred wins Texas primary to get his old House seat back
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Key Points:
- Colin Allred, who previously left the U.S. House to run unsuccessfully for Senate in 2024 against GOP Sen. Ted Cruz, won the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd District on Tuesday.
- Allred had initially planned to run for Senate again this cycle but withdrew his bid when Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced her candidacy.
- After dropping out of the Senate race, Allred decided to run for his former House seat and defeated Rep. Julie Johnson, who had succeeded him in Washington.
- The election highlights ongoing political shifts in Texas, with key primary battles shaping the midterm landscape.