In the race for U.S. House District 32, Dan Barrios is currently leading the Democratic nomination, while Jace Yarbrough is striving to secure a win for the Republicans without facing a runoff. This district, previously represented by Julie Johnson, has undergone significant changes, now encompassing most of northern Dallas County, Rockwall County, and portions of East Texas.
As of 11 p.m., Barrios has captured approximately 60% of the votes with 62% of precincts reporting, significantly ahead of his competitor Anthony Bridges, who stands at nearly 40%.
On the Republican side, Yarbrough has maintained a lead throughout the evening, garnering between 49% and 51% of the votes. To avoid a runoff against Ryan Binkley, he must surpass the crucial 50% threshold.
The Background
District 32 was previously a Democratic stronghold under Julie Johnson but has shifted to a Republican-leaning territory following redistricting. Johnson was compelled to run in District 33 due to these changes.
The Democratic contest features only two candidates: Barrios, who has been a member of the Richardson City Council since 2023, and Bridges, a combat veteran and first responder.
For the Republicans, the competition includes Ryan Binkley, who ran for president in 2024 and currently serves as the lead pastor at Create Church in McKinney, along with Paul Bondar, famously known as “Big Paul,” a former football player whose campaign has gained attention through notable television advertisements. Other candidates include Aimee Carrasco, a Marine veteran and mental health advocate; Darrell Day, a small business owner and ex-Arlington City Council member; and Gordon Heslop, a retired educator who brands himself as a MANA candidate—Make America Normal Again. Notably, Jace Yarbrough, a veteran and constitutional lawyer, has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
The insights in this report are drawn from AP election results, interviews with candidates, their campaign websites, and previous news coverage.
