Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat

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Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat

#politics #elections #democrats #Colin Allred #Julie Johnson #Dallas

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Colin Allred has won the Democratic runoff for a House seat, defeating incumbent Representative Julie Johnson. He is now expected to perform well in the upcoming general election in a predominantly Democratic district in Dallas. Allred previously served three terms in the House before his unsuccessful Senate bid in 2024.

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▪Colin Allred won the Democratic runoff for a House seat.
▪He defeated incumbent Representative Julie Johnson.
▪Allred is favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic district.

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10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.

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▪ Rep. Christian Menefee on win over Rep. Al Green in Texas primary for redrawn House seat — CBS News — Top
▪ Rep. Christian Menefee wins Democratic primary for 18th House District in Texas, defeating Rep. Al Green — ABC News — US
▪ Allred defeats Johnson in Texas Democratic House primary runoff — The Hill
▪ Colin Allred wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd US House District — ABC News — Top
▪ Allred defeats Johnson in heated Texas 33 Democratic runoff race — CBS News — Politics
▪ Christian Menefee defeats Al Green in Democratic primary in redrawn 18th House District in Texas — The Washington Times
▪ Rep. Al Green loses seat to Rep. Christian Menefee in Democratic primary — NBC News — Politics
▪ Democratic Rep. Al Green unseated by Rep. Christian Menefee in Texas primary with two incumbents — NBC News — Top
▪ 5 Things to Know About Al Green, Democratic House Candidate in Texas — NYT — Politics

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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }liveUpdatesJune 3, 2026, 9:13 p.m. ETResults in Key RacesCalifornia Primary TakeawaysHighlights From Other ContestsHow Results WorkAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTColin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House SeatMr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district.Listen · 3:09 min Share full articleColin Allred served three terms in the House of Representatives before giving up his seat to run unsuccessfully for the Senate in 2024.Credit...Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty ImagesBy Reid J.

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