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Marc Veasey Exits Tarrant County Judge Race, Backs Democrats

12/16/2025

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U.S. Representative Marc Veasey withdrew from the Tarrant County judge race on December 15, 2025.
He cited redistricting changes that diminished his Fort Worth base and said he would defend democratic values.
He would hold U.S. President Donald Trump accountable.
With Veasey out, Democratic candidates for the March 3 primary are Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons and Millennium Anton Woods Jr.
Veasey will serve out his term through 2026.

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Story summary

U.S. Representative Marc Veasey withdrew from the Tarrant County judge race on December 15, 2025.
He cited redistricting changes that diminished his Fort Worth base and said he would defend democratic values.
He would hold U.S. President Donald Trump accountable.
With Veasey out, Democratic candidates for the March 3 primary are Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons and Millennium Anton Woods Jr.
Veasey will serve out his term through 2026.