U.S. House · TX-33
FederalColin Allred (D) won the race for Texas' 33rd Congressional District with 78.5% of the vote to Patrick David Gillespie's (R) 21.4%, as called by the Associated Press.
Colin Allred vs. Patrick David GillespieNovember 3 results
Democrat: Colin AllredWinner
Republican: Patrick David GillespieState count last updated Nov. 4, 5:43 a.m. CT. Unofficial until the state canvass, between Nov. 21 and Dec. 7.
Counties must finish their canvass by Nov. 17, and totals can change until then.
Represents Dallas and surrounding areas in Congress, redrawn in the 2025 redistricting.
Before Election Day: Ratings and Analysis
Written before Election Day and not updated with returns. Ratings and polls describe the race before any returns were reported.
Open seat: Rep. Marc Veasey, who holds TX-33, did not seek reelection after the 2025 redistricting redrew it as a Dallas-area district. Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson 54.0% to 46.0% in the May 26 Democratic runoff after the redistricting pushed Johnson out of TX-32. Patrick Gillespie won the Republican runoff to face Allred, who is heavily favored in this safe-Democratic Dallas seat.
Cook Political Report and Inside Elections both rate the race Solid Democratic. Former representative Colin Allred, who left the House after his 2024 Senate bid, won the Democratic runoff in this Dallas-anchored seat and faces Republican Patrick Gillespie.
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Runoff Result
Primary Runoff
Winner.Patrick David Gillespie
John Sims
Winner.Colin Allred
Julie Johnson(i)March Primary Result
Primary Results
Colin AllredJulie Johnson(i)
Carlos Quintanilla
Zeeshan HafeezRepublican nominee
Aerospace and defense industry executive
Democratic nominee
Former U.S. Representative; 2024 Senate nominee
Campaign Finance, Eliminated Candidates
Dataset updated Nov. 1, 2026Candidate accounts only. Super PACs and other outside groups are not included.
FEC · Cycle totals through June 30, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Spent | Cash on Hand | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Johnson | Democratic | $2,334,099 | $2,548,742 | $16,260 | FEC · Cycle totals through June 30, 2026 |
Campaign Finance
Dataset updated Nov. 1, 2026Candidate accounts only. Super PACs and other outside groups are not included.
FEC · Cycle totals through Oct. 14, 2026
Former 2024 Democratic U.S. Senate nominee.
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Spent | Cash on Hand | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Allred | Democratic | $8,134,456 | $7,836,028 | $298,428 | FEC · Cycle totals through Oct. 14, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 race for Texas' 33rd Congressional District?
Colin Allred (D) won the race for Texas' 33rd Congressional District with 78.5% of the vote to Patrick David Gillespie's (R) 21.4%, as called by the Associated Press. Results are unofficial until the canvass.
Who was on the 2026 ballot for Texas' 33rd Congressional District?
Colin Allred (Democratic) and Patrick David Gillespie (Republican) were on the November 3 ballot.
Patrick David Gillespie vs. Colin Allred: who was on the ballot for Texas' 33rd Congressional District?
Republican Patrick David Gillespie and Democrat Colin Allred were the major-party candidates for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Where can I see 2026 results for Texas' 33rd Congressional District?
This page publishes Texas Secretary of State returns for Texas' 33rd Congressional District as they become available. Election-night counts are unofficial until canvassed, and TexPolls marks a race called only after a named news organization calls it.