State Rep. Julie Johnson on Tuesday officially launched her campaign to replace Colin Allred in Congress, joining a crowded field in what’s expected to be one of North Texas’ marquee contests.
“I’ve had a wonderful opportunity learning how to be a legislator in the statehouse,” Johnson told The Dallas Morning News. “That experience and all my other life experiences have prepared me to be able to continue that kind of advocacy on the federal level.”
Johnson, 57, has been preparing to run for Congress since Allred announced he was forgoing another term to challenge Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
