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Dione Sims

Democrat

Dione Sims

TX-25 Democratic nominee?

$13.2K

MAR 10, 2026

Primary Election

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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 12, 2026

Dione Sims is being mentioned in the context of a broader shift in the 2026 House race landscape. A recent update says Republicans have lost ground in eight key districts, making the path for Democrats to retake the House look better. The reports do not give any specific new action or statement from Sims herself.

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Articles

NNewsweek1 month ago

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

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