US House · TX-33
FederalPatrick David Gillespie (R) faces Colin Allred (D) for TX-33's U.S. House seat on November 3, 2026.
Newly redrawn Dallas-area district. Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson 53.9% to 46.1% 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.
Represents Dallas and surrounding areas in Congress, a new district drawn after the 2025 redistricting cycle.
November General Election
Nov 3, 2026Cook 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.
The November ballot, explained
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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
Dataset updated Sep 19, 2026FEC · Coverage through Jun 30, 2026
Former 2024 Senate nominee; 3.5x fundraising advantage over Johnson
| Candidate | Party | Total Raised | Total Spent | Cash on Hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Allred | Democratic | $7,431,941 | $7,272,054 | $159,887 |
| Julie Johnson | Democratic | $2,334,099 | $2,548,742 | $16,260 |
Endorsement Tracker
Democratic runoff endorsements
Colin Allred(4)
Frequently Asked
Who is running for Congress in Texas' 33rd District in 2026?
Patrick David Gillespie (R) faces Colin Allred (D) in the November 3, 2026 general election.
When is the 2026 TX-33 election?
The general election is November 3, 2026. The voter registration deadline is October 5, early voting runs October 19 to 30, and mail-ballot applications are due October 23.
Is the 2026 TX-33 race competitive?
Cook Political Report and Inside Elections rate the race Solid Democratic. The rating is the handicapper's assessment, not a TexPolls forecast.
What area does TX-33 cover?
Represents Dallas and surrounding areas in Congress, a new district drawn after the 2025 redistricting cycle.
How were the 2026 TX-33 nominees decided?
Newly redrawn Dallas-area district. Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson 53.9% to 46.1% 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.
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