Colin Allred Secures Victory in Texas House District 33 Race
The Democratic congressman triumphs in his bid to return to the U.S. House of Representatives, securing over 80% of the vote.
Colin Allred has emerged victorious in the House District 33 race, marking a significant political comeback for the Democratic congressman who previously sought higher office without success. With over 80% of the vote, Allred's commanding lead solidifies his return to Congress, following two unsuccessful bids for a Senate seat in 2024.
The election results, reported as of 8 p.m. EST, showed Allred leading with 80% of the vote, while his Republican opponent Patrick Gillespie trailed with 19%. This decisive margin reflects a strong endorsement from voters in the district, despite Allred's recent electoral challenges.
Allred's journey back to Congress is notable not just for his personal triumph, but also for the broader implications for the Democratic Party in Texas. His consistent presence in statewide races, even in the face of previous defeats, demonstrates resilience and a continued appeal to constituents in the region.
The race took place on a Tuesday night, aligning with typical voting patterns for primary elections. This timing allowed for a swift count of votes, providing early clarity on the outcome for both candidates and their supporters.
In addition to his most recent Senate run against Ted Cruz, Allred also faced off against incumbent Senator John Cornyn in another unsuccessful attempt at a higher office. These experiences highlight the competitive nature of Texas politics and the high stakes involved in seeking federal representation.
What we know
- Colin Allred won the House District 33 race. 12
- He received over 80% of the votes in the race. 12
- Allred's victory comes after two unsuccessful Senate campaign attempts. 23
- This win means Allred will return to Congress. 2
- The election took place on a Tuesday night. 1
- Republican Patrick Gillespie was the opponent in the race. 2
- As of 8 p.m. EST, Allred had 80% of the vote and Gillespie had 19% with 74% of the votes counted. 2
- In 2024, Allred ran unsuccessfully against Senator Ted Cruz for a Senate seat. 3
- Later, Allred attempted to win Senator John Cornyn's Senate seat but was unsuccessful. 3
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 76%, weighted across 9 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed Colin Allred won the House District 33 race. (85%)
- confirmed Colin Allred received over 80% of the votes in the race. (85%)
- likely Allred's victory came after two unsuccessful Senate campaign attempts. (85%)
- likely This win means Allred will return to Congress. (71%)
- likely The election took place on a Tuesday night. (71%)
- likely Republican Patrick Gillespie was the opponent in the race. (71%)
- likely As of 8 p.m. EST, Allred had 80% of the vote and Gillespie had 19% with 74% of the votes counted. (71%)
- likely In 2024, Allred ran unsuccessfully against Senator Ted Cruz for a Senate seat. (70%)
- likely Later, Allred attempted to win Senator John Cornyn's Senate seat but was unsuccessful. (70%)
Sources
- www.kera.org (Texas) — Colin Allred makes political comeback, wins House District 33 race
https://www.kera.org/2026/11/03/colin-allred-makes-political-comeback-wins-house-district-33-race/ - The Hill House — Allred wins Texas House seat in comeback bid after 2 Senate campaigns
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6185721-colin-allred-wins-texas-house-seat-2026-midterms/ - KXAN Austin (Austin) — Allred wins Texas House seat in comeback bid after 2 Senate campaigns
https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/allred-wins-texas-house-seat-in-comeback-bid-after-2-senate-campaigns/