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Colin Allred outraises rival Ted Cruz in first quarter
The Allred campaign’s $9.5 million haul also exceeded what Beto O’Rourke raised during a comparable period as he took on Cruz.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred
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Rep. Colin Allred wins Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas
Allred pulled to the front of a crowded field in which Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio was his toughest competitor.
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It’s primary election day. Here’s six things to watch.
Divisions among Republicans are in stark display, some of Texas’ most senior members of Congress are retiring and Democrats are hoping to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz.
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Early voting turnout in 2024 Texas primaries slumps compared to 2020
About 1.8 million Texans voted during the early period that ended Friday, down from 2 million during the 2020 presidential primary. Democratic turnout accounted for the entirety of the decline.
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Colin Allred outraises Ted Cruz campaign at end of 2023
Allred also dominated in fundraising over state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who had the second highest haul among the Democrats running.
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Ted Cruz, John Cornyn dodge questions about Kate Cox abortion ruling
Even though the two have been outspoken abortion opponents, both refused multiple times to answer NBC News’ inquiries about the Texas Supreme Court ruling.
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Colin Allred raises more money than Ted Cruz as he looks to unseat the senator
Allred pulled in $1.7 million more than Cruz during the third quarter, election filings show.
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Ted Cruz votes against bipartisan bill to avoid government shutdown
Cruz’s Democratic rivals seized on the vote, saying it shows he’s out of touch with working Texans.
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State Rep. Carl Sherman becomes latest Democrat to target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
The senior pastor positioned himself as a leader who would represent all Texans in contrast to Cruz. The Democratic primary race has already drawn a congressman, a state senator and a South Texas district attorney.
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South Texas District Attorney Mark A. Gonzalez now running to unseat Ted Cruz
Mark A. Gonzalez has attraction media attention for refusing to pursue abortion cases in Nueces County.
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Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
Heading into the primary, the U.S. House member and state senator answer questions on guns, the border, abortion and other parts of their platforms.
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State Sen. Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio enters Democratic primary to defeat Ted Cruz
Gutierrez, a fierce gun-reform advocate, will challenge Dallas Democratic Congressman Colin Allred for the nomination.
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Ted Cruz challenger Colin Allred has already raised $6.2 million in campaign funds
The Democratic congressman earlier said that he’d raised $2 million in the first 36 hours after announcing his candidacy.
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Dallas Democrat Colin Allred officially announces run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
Allred, a former NFL linebacker, landed his congressional seat via a 2018 upset victory over Republican incumbent Pete Sessions.
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Dallas Congressman Colin Allred reportedly ready to challenge Ted Cruz for his Senate seat
The news breaks two weeks after a report that San Antonio State Sen. Roland Gutierrez is also mulling a challenge to Cruz.
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Texas Republicans in Congress vote against bill to protect right to contraception
The House passed the measure, but it will have a harder time getting through the evenly divided Senate.
