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Colin
Allred

Democratic nominee for Texas's 33rd Congressional District; former U.S. Representative (TX-32, 2019–2025) and ex-NFL linebacker

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Background

Colin Allred is a Democratic candidate seeking election to Texas's 33rd Congressional District in November 2026. He is not currently a member of Congress; he previously represented Texas's 32nd Congressional District from January 3, 2019, to January 3, 2025, serving in the 116th, 117th, and 118th Congresses. He did not seek reelection in 2024, instead running unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate. 12

Allred was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2001, earned a B.A. from Baylor University in 2005, and received his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2014. 1

Before his congressional career, Allred played linebacker for the Tennessee Titans from 2006 to 2010. He later worked at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and practiced law as a voting-rights litigator at Perkins Coie. 122

For the 2026 cycle, the FEC lists his candidacy as an open seat. He won the Democratic primary runoff for the 33rd District against Rep. Julie Johnson and is the Democratic nominee for the November 2026 general election. 161720

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 33, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
colinallred.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    filing
    General-election field confirmed: Allred faces Republican Patrick Gillespie and independent Michelle Craig in TX-33

    A Texas congressional-candidate listing identified Patrick Gillespie as Allred's Republican opponent. A separate election guide also listed independent Michelle Craig as a third candidate. The general election is scheduled for November 3.

    Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 1
    news
    The Hill describes TX-33 as 'safely blue' and Allred as 'all but assured a comeback'

    The Hill characterized the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District as 'safely blue' and described Allred as 'all but assured a comeback.' This is the outlet's editorial assessment, not a poll result.

    10 Democrat-held House seats most likely to flip · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 20
    endorsement
    Fourth-place primary candidate says Allred sought their endorsement and adopted key policy positions post-primary

    A fourth-place primary candidate wrote that Allred sought their endorsement after the primary and adopted positions they supported, including support for the Block the Bombs Act, Palestinian statehood, opposition to West Bank settlement expansion, and stances on immigration enforcement, labor, childcare, and health care. The account is from the endorsing candidate, not an Allred policy statement.

    The Race That Changed the Conversation · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 18
    news
    Allred publishes post on RNC Convention in Dallas, solicits campaign contributions

    Allred published a Substack post commenting on the Republican National Convention held in Dallas and asked supporters to contribute to his TX-33 campaign.

    My Thoughts on the RNC Convention in Dallas - Colin Allred · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 12
    news
    Allred publishes campaign post pledging to refuse corporate PAC money

    In a September 12 Substack post, Allred stated 'I refuse to take a dime of corporate PAC money.' This is a campaign statement, not an independent audit of his fundraising.

    Five Things I'm Fighting For - Colin Allred · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. May 26
    news
    Allred defeats incumbent Rep. Julie Johnson in Democratic primary runoff, becomes TX-33 nominee

    Colin Allred defeated incumbent Rep. Julie Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas's 33rd Congressional District and became the Democratic nominee for the November general election.

    Seven former U.S. House members will be on the ballot this November · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Allred's former primary challengers (unnamed) other
    Allred stated on August 17, 2026 that former primary challengers endorsed him; The Texan reported on May 26, 2026 that both candidates eliminated in the first primary round endorsed Allred, without naming them. colinallred.substack.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Allred stated in his August 17, 2026 post that the group had endorsed him. colinallred.substack.com · Aug 17, 2026
  • GIFFORDS organization
    GIFFORDS candidate page identifies Allred as endorsed; page dated June 24, 2026, no separate announcement date specified. giffords.org · Jun 24, 2026
  • End Citizens United organization
    Press release titled 'End Citizens United Endorses Colin Allred for Texas' 33rd Congressional District' dated June 11, 2026. endcitizensunited.org · Jun 11, 2026
  • Defend the Vote organization
    Endorsement page lists Allred for TX-33; candidate page dated June 10, 2026 carries Allred's statement acknowledging the endorsement. wedefendthevote.org · Jun 10, 2026
  • U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett official
    Listed as an Allred endorser in the Texas Tribune runoff guide; no separate endorsement announcement date given. texastribune.org · May 6, 2026
  • Former Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis official
    Listed as an Allred endorser in the Texas Tribune runoff guide; no separate endorsement announcement date given. texastribune.org · May 6, 2026
  • Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III (Democratic nominee, TX-30) official
    Listed as an Allred endorser in the Texas Tribune runoff guide; no separate endorsement announcement date given. texastribune.org · May 6, 2026
  • Texas AFT union
    Listed as an Allred endorser in the Texas Tribune runoff guide; Texas AFT current-endorsements page (as of August 1, 2026) lists Allred for the November 3, 2026 general election. texasaft.org · May 6, 2026
  • Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) union
    Endorsed Allred for the primary runoff following a recommendation from the North Texas Area Labor Federation; also included among union-endorsed candidates advancing to the general election as of May 27, 2026. texasaflcio.org · Apr 30, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$7.43M
Spent
$7.27M
Cash on hand
$160K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8TX32098(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  2. [2] Current Endorsements | Texas AFT - A union of professionals(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  3. [3] 10 Democrat-held House seats most likely to flip(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  4. [4] The Race That Changed the Conversation(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  5. [5] My Thoughts on the RNC Convention in Dallas - Colin Allred(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  6. [6] Allred Affordability Plan (opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  7. [7] Seven former U.S. House members will be on the ballot this November(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] Five Things I'm Fighting For - Colin Allred(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
  9. [9] Allred Statement on Israel Supplemental Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  10. [10] The Texas AFL-CIO. Planned Parenthood Action ... - Colin Allred(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  11. [11] My Call To Abolish ICE - Colin Allred - Substack(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
  12. [12] Colin Allred — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Jul 7, 2026
  13. [13] Colin Allred | GIFFORDS(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
  14. [14] Colin Allred - Defend The Vote(opens in a new tab) Jun 10, 2026
  15. [15] TX-33 Democratic primary runoff: Colin Allred vs. Julie ...(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
  16. [16] Texas AFL-CIO COPE Endorses Colin Allred for TX-33(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
  17. [17] Allred Votes for Common-sense Gun Safety Measures to Save Lives(opens in a new tab) Jan 17, 2026
  18. [18] News(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  19. [19] Allred Votes Against Harmful Anti-Abortion Legislation(opens in a new tab) Oct 20, 2024
  20. [20] Allred Touts Accomplishments with President Biden, Urges Unity in Congressional Black Caucus Statement After State of the Union(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2024
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