Colin Allred wins Texas primary to get his old House seat back
Summary
Colin Allred won the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd Congressional District. He had left the House to run for Senate in 2024 but lost to Senator Ted Cruz, then decided to run again for his old House seat after another candidate entered the Senate race.Key Facts
- Colin Allred left his U.S. House seat to run for Senate in 2024.
- He lost the Senate primary challenge against Republican Senator Ted Cruz.
- Allred initially planned to run for Senate again this cycle.
- He dropped out of the Senate race when Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced her candidacy.
- After dropping out, Allred decided to run for his old House seat in Texas' 33rd District.
- He won the Democratic primary against Rep. Julie Johnson, who took his seat after he left.
- The Texas 33rd District seat is now open for the general election after Allred's primary win.
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