Rep. Julie Johnson unseated in Texas Democratic primary by predecessor Colin Allred
Colin Allred has won the Democratic primary runoff against Rep. Julie Johnson in Texas. Allred, a former congressman, previously dropped out of the Texas Senate race to pursue a House seat after redistricting. This election marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the Dallas area.
- ▪Colin Allred defeated Julie Johnson with 44% to 33% in the primary runoff.
- ▪Allred previously served three terms in the House and ran for Senate before switching to the House race.
- ▪Johnson held stock in a company with ties to ICE, which became a point of contention during the campaign.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 27, 2026, 2:56 AM UTC2026 Election2026 ElectionRep. Julie Johnson unseated in Texas Democratic primary by predecessor Colin AllredNBC News projects that Allred, who served three terms in the House and dropped out of the Texas Senate race last year, defeated Johnson.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, lost her primary. Michael Brochstein / Sipa USA via AP fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Owen Auston-BabcockFormer Rep. Colin Allred has unseated Rep.
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