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Texas 33rd: Johnson vs. Allred in LGBTQ Rights Showdown

12/16/2025

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The Texas 33rd District race pits incumbent Julie Johnson against former Representative Colin Allred as voters face a district altered by Republican gerrymandering.
Allred has criticized the redistricting.
He emphasized local ties after exiting the Senate race.
Johnson accuses Allred of political opportunism and highlights her LGBTQ rights advocacy.
The March 3, 2026 primary is crucial for LGBTQ representation, as Johnson's record contrasts with Allred's past transgender rhetoric.

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The Texas 33rd District race pits incumbent Julie Johnson against former Representative Colin Allred as voters face a district altered by Republican gerrymandering.
Allred has criticized the redistricting.
He emphasized local ties after exiting the Senate race.
Johnson accuses Allred of political opportunism and highlights her LGBTQ rights advocacy.
The March 3, 2026 primary is crucial for LGBTQ representation, as Johnson's record contrasts with Allred's past transgender rhetoric.