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In North Texas, a complex Democratic primary is unfolding between incumbent Julie Johnson and former Rep. Colin Allred, both vying for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District amid redistricting and party dynamics, with notable endorsements and strategic moves shaping the race.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred has raised over $4.1 million for his Texas Senate bid since July, positioning himself for a high-profile primary against state Rep. James Talarico, who has also raised over $6.2 million. The race is part of a broader Texas political contest involving key Republican and Democratic contenders, with the primary shaping the general election against GOP candidates.
Former Congressman Colin Allred has announced his bid for the Texas Senate seat, aiming to challenge incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, amid a competitive primary landscape and ongoing Republican scandals. Allred emphasizes an anti-corruption platform and seeks to capitalize on Democratic efforts to flip Texas blue, despite challenges posed by shifting voter demographics and recent polling showing close races.
Former NFL player and ex-Rep. Colin Allred announced his candidacy for the Texas Senate seat held by John Cornyn, aiming to flip the state blue in the 2024 elections amid a competitive GOP primary and a challenging political environment for Democrats.
Democrat Colin Allred announced his campaign for U.S. Senate in Texas, aiming to challenge incumbent Republican John Cornyn, with potential Democratic rivals including Beto O’Rourke and Joaquin Castro. Allred, a former NFL player and congressman, emphasizes his bipartisan record and anti-corruption stance, seeking to capitalize on Democratic hopes for a statewide victory in 2026 amid a competitive primary landscape.
Ted Cruz has secured re-election in the Texas Senate race, defeating Democratic challenger Colin Allred.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz declared victory over Democrat Colin Allred in a closely contested and heavily funded Texas Senate race, maintaining his position as a prominent conservative figure. Despite Allred's record-breaking fundraising and efforts to present himself as a bipartisan alternative, Cruz's campaign successfully tied him to national Democratic figures and issues, ultimately securing a decisive win. This victory continues the Republican stronghold on Texas statewide elections, dashing Democratic hopes of turning the state blue.
Democratic challenger Colin Allred is targeting Senator Ted Cruz over his alleged role in fomenting the Jan. 6 insurrection, accusing him of aiding Donald Trump's unconstitutional efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Allred aims to highlight Cruz's objection to certifying Joe Biden's victory and his proposal to delay certification for an audit, while seeking evidence against Cruz and other GOP officials in Trump's trial. Cruz's recorded conversations and actions are being used to support these claims, as Allred positions the upcoming election as a battle for democracy and freedom.
Sen. Ted Cruz and his allies are gearing up to defend his Senate seat in Texas against Democratic nominee Colin Allred, aiming to avoid a repeat of the close 2018 race. The Club for Growth plans to spend at least $10 million to support Cruz and is working to tie Allred to President Biden. Allred, who easily won his primary, is positioning himself as a more disciplined candidate and has already outraised Cruz. Both candidates are reaching out to the political middle, with the race expected to focus on issues like border security and bipartisanship.
Congressman Colin Allred easily won the Democratic primary for the Texas Senate seat, posing a serious challenge to Republican incumbent Ted Cruz in the November election. While Cruz is considered the favorite, polls suggest a close race, with Allred outraising Cruz and some surveys indicating a neck-and-neck competition. Allred's victory speech emphasized the need for unity, while forecasters give Cruz a clear edge. The outcome of the Texas Senate race could have significant implications for control of the upper chamber.
Rep. Colin Allred won the Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Ted Cruz in the November election, setting the stage for a closely-watched race in Texas. Despite the state leaning red, Allred's fundraising efforts and previous Democratic successes in the state have provided some hope for the party. Sen. Cruz, a conservative firebrand, has already raised over $46 million for the 2024 election, and his history as a prominent figure in Texas politics adds to the significance of this upcoming contest.
Representative Colin Allred, a Dallas-area Democrat and former N.F.L. linebacker-turned-civil rights lawyer, won the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate, positioning himself to challenge Senator Ted Cruz. Allred, who presented himself as an across-the-aisle politician with a working-class background, faces steep odds in the general election, as no Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since the 1990s. He has focused his campaign on criticizing Cruz and has attracted significant interest from donors, out-raising his closest opponent in the race.
US Rep. Colin Allred has secured the Democratic nomination in Texas to challenge Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the upcoming Senate race, avoiding a primary runoff by crossing the 50% threshold. Allred, a former NFL player, has focused on health care and abortion rights and is a prolific fundraiser, outraising Cruz in the fourth quarter of 2023. His victory sets the stage for a high-stakes battle in a state where Democrats have struggled in recent statewide elections.
U.S. Representative Colin Allred, a Democrat from Dallas, raised nearly $6.2 million in the first two months of his campaign for the Senate against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. Including funds transferred from his House campaign account, Allred's total receipts for the second quarter amount to approximately $8.6 million. This impressive fundraising performance solidifies Allred's position as a formidable contender. In comparison, it took Beto O'Rourke, Cruz's previous Democratic opponent, nine months to raise the same amount that Allred collected in just 59 days. Cruz has not yet released his second-quarter fundraising numbers.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is preparing for a potential general election challenge from Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in what could be one of the most expensive races on the Senate map next year. Cruz is looking to make his narrow 2018 win in a knockdown, drag-out fight the exception and not the rule. Democrats are hoping the race emerges as a rare competitive contest for a GOP-held seat in 2024. However, Cruz is sitting at 45 percent in the polls, and Texas remains a right-leaning state, as evidenced by the party’s success across the board in 2022.