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One week after filing, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth has stepped out of the race for Tarrant County judge.

Instead, Veasey said in a statement he is going to remain “laser-focused” on representing Congressional District 33.

“At a time when Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are escalating their assaults on our democracy, our rights, and the rule of law, I believe we cannot afford to retreat from the arenas where those fights are being waged most intensely,” Veasey said in the statement.

That leaves Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons and Fort Worth civic advocacy leader Millennium Anton C. Woods Jr. as the only two in the Democratic primary on March 3.

Veasey was the last to join the race on the filing deadline, Dec. 8. Before his announcement, he had been expected to place a bid for Congressional District 30 or run for reelection in his freshly redistricted seat.

Though the previous map would have been used in the 2026 elections due to a federal judge’s ruling in El Paso, the U.S. Supreme Court determined the redistricted map will be applied. The new map tips the scale toward Republicans in five districts, including Veasey’s.

Pulling out of the race wasn’t an easy decision, Veasey said.

“But, knowing you can win an election does not mean you should run a campaign,” he said.

This story was originally published December 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM.