Yarbrough wins Texas House election for redistricted Julie Johnson seat

Texas Republican House candidate Jace Yarbrough is projected to win the open seat to lead the state’s redistricted 32nd District and replace Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas), per Decision Desk HQ.

The attorney defeated Richardson City Council member Dan Barrios (D) in the district redrawn to favor Republicans last year. Johnson opted to run in the nearby 33rd District but lost to former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in the primary.

Yarbrough notched support from several prominent Republicans, including President Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R). Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, who previously supported Trump and has ties with Vice President Vance, sent two $3,500 donations to Yarbrough’s campaign in December 2025, one for the........

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