Jace Yarbrough Eyes November Win in Newly Redrawn TX-32

Texas’ 32nd Congressional District has been a reliably Democratic seat since Colin Allred first upset longterm incumbent Republican Pete Sessions in 2018. The district is anchored in the suburbs of North Dallas, but a rare mid-decade redistricting effort has dramatically reshaped the political landscape heading into 2026. The newly drawn map, pushed by Texas Republicans with encouragement from national party leaders, was designed to flip several Democratic-held seats, including TX-32, by shifting Republican voters into key districts across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Under the new lines, the district now stretches well beyond its traditional base in Dallas County into more Republican-leaning suburban and exurban areas, turning what was once a Democratic stronghold into a seat widely viewed as favorable to Republicans.

Image: Jace Yarbrough for Congress Campaign

The redistricting upheaval also prompted significant movement among incumbents. Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson, who currently represents TX-32, found herself drawn out of the district and chose instead to run in TX-33, a separate Dallas-based seat. Members of Congress in Texas are not required to live in the districts they represent, but Johnson’s decision effectively left TX-32 open for the 2026 election. The result is a rare open-seat contest in North Texas, now taking place on terrain that strongly favors Republicans.

On the Republican side, the primary initially appeared headed for a runoff after attorney Jace Yarbrough fell just short of securing a majority. Pastor and businessman Ryan Binkley, who finished second in the primary, withdrew from the race before the runoff could take place, clearing the field and making Yarbrough the GOP nominee. The move effectively unified Republicans behind a single candidate early, positioning Yarbrough as the frontrunner in a district that has quickly become one of the GOP’s top pickup opportunities in 2026.

In a recent conversation following his primary victory, Yarbrough emphasized that Republicans are in a stronger position than many may realize, particularly in the wake of recent redistricting efforts.

“I think ultimately this is the Republicans fight to win,” he told ALM, pointing out that “the left has been redistricting against us for decades.”

He argued that more aggressive action by Republican-led states could ultimately benefit the party, and that the GOP should focus on winning districts by any means necessary.

“One of the criticisms that I’ve had of our party and is that we don’t go hard enough,” Yarbrough said, “the left plays for keeps and we don’t.”

He stressed that future success depends on whether Republicans are willing to act decisively. After GOP-led redistricting in the state, it looks like up to 5 seats currently held by Democrats could be swung over the red column if conservatives come out to vote in usual numbers.

According to Yarbrough, the broader political environment is shifting toward a more assertive style of leadership within the Republican Party. He credited President Donald Trump with driving that change.

“One of the things I appreciate about President Trump is he is recognized that the way to win elections is to use the power the people have given you for the policies that you ran on,” Yarbrough said. He added that newer candidates are embracing this approach, noting, “the leaders that are being elected now, and that are winning now largely fall into that new approach to power and and I’m encouraged by that.”

Trump’s influence was also central to Yarbrough’s own campaign. “President Trump has tons of support in Texas 32. He is very very popular,” he said, adding that Trump’s endorsement was key to securing victory in the Republican primary.

“The voters of Texas 32 wanted to send somebody to Congress who was going to support the president and his agenda,” Yarbrough reflected.

Looking ahead to governing, Yarbrough identified immigration and national identity as top priorities, while reiterating that the immediate focus remains on winning in November.

“We are focused first and foremost on that we’re taking nothing for granted and leave nothing on the table,” he said. Still, he made clear where his attention will turn if elected.

“I think the most important issue facing our country is this issue of national identity which is obviously bound up with immigration visa reform,” Yarbrough said.

As Republicans nationwide look toward a competitive general election, Yarbrough pointed to discipline and execution as key differentiators.

“Candidate quality matters and a huge part of candidate quality is effort and incompetence,” he said while adding, “we are going to work harder than our Democratic opponent.”

Ultimately, Yarbrough’s closing message to voters and conservatives was to get off the sidelines and into the arena. “I think the most important thing is for fellow conservatives out there not to be afraid to stand for our principles and policies,” he said.

With November approaching, Yarbrough is betting that a unified Republican base, coupled with a more aggressive campaign strategy, will be enough to flip the district and contribute to a broader effort to keep control of the U.S. House.

Special thanks to Matthew Lucci for assistance conducting interviews for this article.