9 Republicans, 2 Democrats vie for redrawn Dallas-area congressional seat
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Texas may be sending five new Republicans to the U.S. House this November. Photo: J. David Ake/Getty Images
Nine Republicans are running for the newly redrawn and more GOP-friendly 32nd Congressional District that now extends from Dallas to East Texas.
Why it matters: State lawmakers redrew five congressional districts represented by Democrats to be Republican-leaning in a new map that is in effect for the March primary elections.
Zoom in: The 32nd Congressional District was geographically compact before the unusual mid-decade redistricting process, covering about two-thirds of Dallas and stretching into the northern suburbs.
- Under the new map, the district includes a sliver of Dallas and stretches through Rockwall County and into rural East Texas more than 100 miles from Dallas.
- U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, a Democrat, was drawn out of the district and is instead running in the 33rd Congressional District.
The Republican candidates: Jace Yarbrough, an attorney endorsed by President Trump, is running on an America First platform.
- James Ussery, who works in the oil and gas industry, is running on a platform that prioritizes responsible government spending and setting term limits.
- Darrell Day, a former Arlington City Council member, was the Republican nominee in the district in 2024.
- Paul Bondar describes himself as a political outsider who lives in the district, so he "can vote for himself."
- Ryan Binkley is likely the best-known candidate. He ran a long-shot presidential campaign in 2024 before supporting Trump. He and his wife co-founded Create Church.
- Gordon Heslop, a retired East Texas A&M educator, is running on a "Make America Normal Again" platform. He says he wants to reduce the national debt and boost the middle class.
- Monty Montañez is a U.S. Air Force veteran who worked as a financial manager in Hong Kong after his military service.
- Abteen Vaziri is a hedge fund manager and real estate investor whose family moved to the U.S. as political refugees when he was a child.
- Aimee Carrasco is a U.S. Marine veteran and a licensed counselor. She describes herself as a public servant who has helped North Texas veterans.
The Democratic candidates: Richardson City Council Member Dan Barrios says he's running to help the government serve everyone, not just a few.
- Anthony Bridges describes himself as a first responder and veteran. He calls himself "one angry Texan" who won't take money from billionaires.
Follow the money: Several of the Republican candidates have contributed money to their own campaigns.
- Bondar has put $1.9 million into his campaign, which accounts for most of his funds.
- Binkley has raised $1.26 million, including $854,000 from himself.
The intrigue: The new congressional map drastically changed the 24th District, currently held by Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne.
- The district used to primarily cover Tarrant County but now stretches into Dallas and parts of the former 32nd District.
- That means the city of Keller and The Skellig on Henderson Avenue will share a congressperson.
What's next: Early voting begins Tuesday. Election day is March 3.
- If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held May 26.