Ex-NFL linebacker poised to return to Congress after Texas runoff win with Jasmine Crockett endorsement
Colin Allred has won a Democratic primary runoff election for a newly configured House seat in Texas. His victory positions him favorably for the upcoming general election in a district that leans heavily Democratic. Allred previously served in Congress and is making a comeback after a failed Senate bid in 2024.
- ▪Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in a runoff election for a recently redrawn House seat in Texas.
- ▪The district is considered deep-blue, making Allred the likely favorite in the November general election.
- ▪Allred previously vacated his House seat to run for the Senate but suspended his campaign due to lack of traction.
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Politics Ex-NFL linebacker poised to return to Congress after Texas runoff win with Jasmine Crockett endorsement Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in a runoff for a deep-blue Dallas-based seat recently redrawn by Republicans By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 26, 2026 11:28pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Brit Hume: A Trump endorsement ‘repeatedly’ gives candidates a leg up An ‘All-Star panel’ debates President Donald Trump’s Abraham Accords proposition, the Texas Senate race and more on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, is poised to secure a comeback bid for Congress after winning a hotly contested Democratic primary Tuesday.
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