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Allred, Johnson Face Off in Heated 33rd District Runoff

3/4/2026

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Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson will contest a May 26 Democratic runoff for the newly drawn 33rd District after no candidate won 50%.
Allred previously represented a different district and left the Senate race to pursue the House.
Johnson holds endorsements from key Democratic groups, while Allred has a fundraising advantage.
The race is contentious, with both attacking immigration-enforcement ties and corporate interests.

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Story summary

Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson will contest a May 26 Democratic runoff for the newly drawn 33rd District after no candidate won 50%.
Allred previously represented a different district and left the Senate race to pursue the House.
Johnson holds endorsements from key Democratic groups, while Allred has a fundraising advantage.
The race is contentious, with both attacking immigration-enforcement ties and corporate interests.