Former Rep. Colin Allred knocks off Rep. Julie Johnson in Texas House runoff

Former Rep. Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in a Democratic runoff for Texas' 33rd District, a deep-blue Dallas-area seat. Allred, an ex-NFL player and former Senate candidate, leveraged his name recognition and corruption-focused campaign to secure a victory, ensuring a likely general election win. Johnson, Texas' first openly LGBTQ+ state representative, had replaced Allred in Congress after his 2024 Senate loss.