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Dione Sims

Democrat

Dione Sims

TX-25 Democratic nominee?

$13.2K

MAR 10, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleNonprofit founder

PartyDemocratic

GenderFemale

LocationTexas

BackgroundNonprofit founder

EducationTexas Wesleyan University (business degree)

Notable personal detailsDione Michelle Sims is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 25th Congressional District (2026). She is the founder of the nonprofit Unity Unlimited and has been active in community and civic work in the Fort Worth area. Sims is also known publicly as the granddaughter of Opal Lee, a leading Juneteenth activist.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports affordable, accessible healthcare including protections for doctors to treat patients, expanded mental health care access, and reducing financial barriers to care.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 11, 2026

Dione Sims is being mentioned in the context of a broader shift in the 2026 House landscape. A recent update says Republicans have lost ground in eight key House districts, making the path to a Democratic House takeover look stronger. The report suggests several seats that were once considered safe for Republicans are now more competitive, which could affect candidates like Sims.

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Articles

NNewsweek1 month ago

Republicans Lose Ground in Eight Key House Districts: Sabato’s Crystal Ball

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