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U.S. House, Texas District 33

2-year termOpen seat: incumbent Marc Veasey (D) did not seek re-election (per The Green Papers). Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX-32 under the 2021 map) ran here and lost the May 26, 2026 Democratic runoff to former Rep. Colin Allred, who represented TX-32 from 2019 to 2025. Michelle Craig is a declared write-in candidate. Rated safe Democratic per Ballotpedia. District lines: PlanC2333 (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, signed Aug. 29, 2025). A three-judge federal panel enjoined it Nov. 18, 2025; the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that order Dec. 4, 2025 (Texas Legislative Council timeline) and on April 27, 2026 summarily reversed in Abbott v. LULAC, so PlanC2333 governs the 2026 election. Members elected under the 2021 map (PlanC2193) serve until January 2027.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
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Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
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Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
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Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
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Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
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Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
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Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
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Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
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Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
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Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
Branch Politics reports he supports no-parole prison sentences for gang members and charging fentanyl dealers with capital murder. 
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Israel and Gaza
What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
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Voting record
As U.S. Representative for TX-32 (2019 to 2025): Voted yes on H. Res. 771, a resolution "standing with Israel as it defends itself" after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack (Oct. 25, 2023, Roll Call 528). Voted yes on H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, supplemental appropriations for Israel security assistance (Apr. 20, 2024, Roll Call 152). 
Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
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Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
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Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
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Elections and Voting
What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
Branch Politics reports he supports requiring government-issued photo ID to vote. 
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Voting record
As U.S. Representative for TX-32 (2019 to 2025): Voted no on H.R. 8281, the SAVE Act, which would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections (July 10, 2024, Roll Call 345). 
Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
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During his 2024 U.S. Senate campaign, said in an Oct. 15, 2024 debate and in an ad that he does not support boys playing girls' sports. 
Voting record
As U.S. Representative for TX-32 (2019 to 2025): Voted no on H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would make it a Title IX violation for federally funded schools to let students whose sex assigned at birth is male take part in women's and girls' sports (Apr. 20, 2023, Roll Call 192). 
Religious Liberty and Faith Communities
What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
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Voting record
As U.S. Representative for TX-32 (2019 to 2025): Voted yes on H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which directs the Education Department to use the IHRA working definition of antisemitism when enforcing civil rights law (May 1, 2024, Roll Call 172). 
Issue 1 of 16

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
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Declared write-in candidates

Write-in names do not appear on the ballot. Voters write the name in.

  • Michelle Craig
Sources for this contest (6)
  1. Election Results - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2020s Redistricting Timeline, Texas Legislative Council. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. Supreme Court allows Texas' redrawn congressional map to stand for 2026 elections, WLOS / Sinclair. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  5. Texas 2026 General Election, The Green Papers. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  6. U.S. House District 33 election results, May 2026, FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.