Candidates shift contests as Texas filing deadline arrives
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Austin — Former Rep. Colin Allred ended his U.S. Senate campaign Monday and said he will instead run for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, setting up a Democratic primary challenge; Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed papers and announced a bid for the U.S. Senate, joining state Rep. James Talarico in a crowded Democratic field to challenge Republican Sen. John Cornyn. The moves occurred on the state filing deadline as Texas parties finalize candidate lists for the 2026 primaries, following this summer’s mid-decade redistricting that reshaped several districts; candidates will compete in March primaries. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Summer 2025: Texas enacted mid-decade redistricting that reshaped several congressional districts.
- 2. Late summer 2025: Courts, including the Supreme Court, addressed and cleared the redrawn Texas map.
- 3. Early filing deadline day (Monday): Colin Allred ended his Senate bid and filed to run in the new 33rd District.
- 4. Same filing deadline day (Monday): Jasmine Crockett filed papers/announced a U.S. Senate campaign to challenge Sen. John Cornyn.
- 5. March 3, 2026: Texas will hold primary elections; November 3, 2026 is the scheduled general election.
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