Julie Johnson
Coverage of Julie Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Activist Sylvia Collins among 3 killed in Dallas apartment explosion, family says
Sylvia Collins, a Dallas community activist and precinct chair, was among three people killed in a gas line rupture that caused an apartment building explosion. The Dallas County Democratic Party and local leaders praised her advocacy and service. A subcontractor ruptured an Atmos gas line during soil sampling, and a candlelight vigil was planned to honor the victims.
- Democrat infighting erupts as Colin Allred slammed for defeating LGBTQ congresswoman
Colin Allred defeated Julie Johnson in a Democratic primary runoff, leading to criticism from the Equality PAC over the loss of LGBTQ representation in Congress. Prominent Democratic figures and commentators criticized the PAC's statement, with some arguing it hindered party unity.
- Democrat infighting erupts as Colin Allred slammed for defeating LGBTQ congresswoman
Democratic infighting emerged after Colin Allred defeated Julie Johnson in a Texas House seat primary, with critics arguing the loss removes Texas' sole openly LGBTQ Congresswoman. Equality PAC, which supported Johnson, condemned Allred's challenge, while some commentators dismissed the criticism as counterproductive.
- Crockett scores proxy win over Talarico in House race
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) secured a proxy victory in the Texas primary runoffs as former Rep. Colin Allred, whom she endorsed, won a Dallas-area House seat. Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas), who was backed by Crockett's Senate rival, state Rep. James Talarico.
- Allred defeats Johnson in heated Texas 33 Democratic runoff race
Colin Allred, a former Congressman, defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's Democratic runoff election to secure the nomination for Texas' 33rd Congressional District. The race was described as heated, highlighting the competitive nature of the contest.
- Colin Allred tops Julie Johnson in redistricting-driven runoff battle of Dallas Democrats
Colin Allred defeated Julie Johnson in a Democratic runoff election in Dallas, driven by redistricting changes. The race highlighted competitive Democratic primaries in the region.
- Allred defeats Johnson in Texas Democratic House primary runoff
Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) is projected to defeat Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’s newly drawn 33rd Congressional District. Johnson had succeeded Allred after he vacated his seat to challenge Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in 2024, but Allred lost that race and launched a comeback bid.
- Former Rep. Colin Allred knocks off Rep. Julie Johnson in Texas House runoff
Former Rep. Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in a Democratic runoff for Texas' 33rd District, a deep-blue Dallas-area seat. Allred, an ex-NFL player and former Senate candidate, leveraged his name recognition and corruption-focused campaign to secure a victory, ensuring a likely general election win. Johnson, Texas' first openly LGBTQ+ state representative, had replaced Allred in Congress after his 2024 Senate loss.
- Rep. Julie Johnson unseated in Texas Democratic primary by predecessor Colin Allred
Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, was defeated in the Texas Democratic primary by her predecessor, Colin Allred. The loss marks a significant political upset in the district.
- Live results: Texas House primary runoffs
Texas voters are deciding House primary runoffs, including a Democratic primary in the 33rd Congressional District between former Rep. Colin Allred and Rep. Julie Johnson. In Houston’s 18th Congressional District, Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee are also competing.
- Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
Democrats in a Dallas-area House race are feuding over stock trading allegations, with Colin Allred accusing Rep. Julie Johnson of self-dealing, while Johnson claims Allred's wealth grew during his congressional tenure. The dispute reflects broader Democratic debates over anti-corruption messaging as they seek to counter Trump's family's business interests and reclaim the 'drain the swamp' narrative.
- Jasmine Crockett backs Colin Allred in Texas Democratic US House primary runoff
Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democratic U.S. Representative, endorsed Colin Allred in his primary runoff against Julie Johnson for the 33rd Congressional District. Crockett highlighted Allred's record on issues like abolishing ICE and securing federal investments for North Texas. Allred reciprocated support, praising her advocacy and resilience.
- Jasmine Crockett backs Colin Allred in Texas Democratic US House primary runoff
Jasmine Crockett endorsed Colin Allred in the Texas Democratic primary runoff for the 33rd Congressional District. Crockett highlighted Allred's record on issues like abolishing ICE and his collaboration on federal investments in North Texas. Allred reciprocated support, praising Crockett's advocacy, though she recently lost a Senate primary to James Talarico.
- Crockett backing Allred in Texas runoff
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) endorsed former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in the Democratic runoff election against Julie Johnson (Texas). Crockett highlighted Allred's record and commitment to abolishing ICE and supporting working families.