Former U.S. Representative Colin Allred won the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Allred left the House to run for Senate in 2024 but lost to GOP Sen. Ted Cruz and subsequently decided to return to his former seat.
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Former U.S. Representative Colin Allred won the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on Tuesday. Rep. Christian Menefee defeated longtime incumbent Al Green in Texas' newly drawn 18th Congressional District, as projected by CBS News and Fox News.
- Former U.S. Representative Colin Allred wins Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd Congressional District
- Rep. Christian Menefee defeats veteran Rep. Al Green in a Democratic primary runoff fueled by redistricting efforts
- The race was influenced by last year's gerrymandering, which merged parts of their Houston-area districts to create five additional seats favorable to Republicans
The race took an unexpected turn when Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced her candidacy for the Senate, prompting Allred to shift his focus back to the House. He defeated Rep. Julie Johnson, who had replaced him in Washington after his initial departure.
Meanwhile, in another significant primary runoff, Rep. Christian Menefee bested longtime incumbent Al Green in Texas' newly drawn 18th Congressional District, as projected by CBS News and Fox News. The race was a direct result of last year's gerrymandering efforts, which merged parts of their Houston-area districts to create five additional seats favorable to Republicans.
The redistricting process, influenced by former President Trump, led Green to run in the 18th District after his previous district became more Republican-leaning. Menefee, who is significantly younger than Green, ran on a platform of bringing new energy to Congress. He will face Republican Ronald Whitfield in the November general election but is strongly favored due to the district's Democratic leanings.
Green, known for his protests during President Donald Trump's speeches, has served in Congress since 2005 and became a standard-bearer of progressive legislation on racial justice. In his primary contest, Green faced opposition from the cryptocurrency industry for his stance against the emerging technology. Geoff Vetter, a spokesperson for Fairshake, a pro-cryptocurrency super PAC that spent millions to unseat Green, claimed that Menefee's victory proved 'that anti-crypto hostility carries real electoral consequences.'
Menefee lauded Green's career in a statement following his win over the congressman, calling him an 'icon' and vowing to carry on his work in Congress. He also condemned the state's electoral process, stating that Republicans had made it difficult for Democrats by delaying elections and drawing maps designed to dilute their power.
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