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Allred defeats Johnson in Texas Democratic House primary runoff
Key takeaways
- Colin Allred (D-Texas) is projected to defeat Rep.
- Johnson succeeded Allred last cycle after the former lawmaker vacated his seat to run against Sen.
- Neither candidate secured over 50 percent in the initial March 3 primary, stretching their fight out by nearly three months.
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Colin Allred (D-Texas) is projected to defeat Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas s newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Johnson succeeded Allred last cycle after the former lawmaker vacated his seat to run against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). He went on to lose to Cruz in 2024 and launched a 2026 bid against Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), but dropped to run for the House seat in this awkward matchup.
Neither candidate secured over 50 percent in the initial March 3 primary, stretching their fight out by nearly three months.
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