Democratic runoff candidates in a Dallas-area House race are clashing over allegations involving congressional stock trading as they build broader anti-corruption arguments. Colin Allred, who has served three terms in the U.S. House and previously ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate, says voters regularly raise concerns that members of Congress profit from trading. Allred is challenging Rep. Julie Johnson in the runoff scheduled for Tuesday and is among several candidates seeking to channel public anger about members’ financial activity.
Allred criticizes Johnson for stock transactions involving companies including Palantir, a data analytics firm with ties to President Donald Trump’s administration, according to his accusations. Johnson responds that her trades are managed by a financial professional and rejects the characterization of wrongdoing, saying Allred is acting out of self-interest. The dispute also includes references to financial disclosures, with Johnson pointing to information showing Allred’s wealth increased during his time in office, while Allred argues the issue reflects the need for better conduct.
