By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/colin-allred-wins-texas-primary-to-get-his-old-house-seat-back Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Colin Allred wins Texas primary to get his old House seat back Politics May 27, 2026 11:55 AM EDT Colin Allred left the U.S. House to run for Senate in 2024, when he lost a challenge to GOP Sen. Ted Cruz. On Tuesday, he won the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd District. LIVE RESULTS: Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas midterm primary runoffs He had been running for Senate again this cycle but dropped his bid on the same day Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced she was running. He then said he would run again for the House. He defeated Rep. Julie Johnson, who had replaced him in Washington. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Colin Allred left the U.S. House to run for Senate in 2024, when he lost a challenge to GOP Sen. Ted Cruz. On Tuesday, he won the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd District. LIVE RESULTS: Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas midterm primary runoffs He had been running for Senate again this cycle but dropped his bid on the same day Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced she was running. He then said he would run again for the House. He defeated Rep. Julie Johnson, who had replaced him in Washington. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now