Colin Allred

The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and the entry of Rep. Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race, which prompted Allred to drop out.

The former Dallas congressman said he wanted to help his party avoid a runoff. In his campaign to return to the House, he will face U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, his successor in Congress.

The Dallas congresswoman said she discussed polling with Colin Allred and James Talarico.

U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred will make a stop in Denton on his Unrig Texas town hall tour on Tuesday.

Allred is the first major Democrat to announce his candidacy for the seat currently held by Cornyn, but several others have indicated their interest, including Beto O’Rourke, a former El Paso congressman and statewide campaign veteran; U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, a longtime San Antonio legislator; and state Rep. James Talarico, a four-term lawmaker from Austin who is seen as a rising star in the party.

Julie Johnson’s win came as Sarah McBride of Delaware was elected the first openly transgender congressperson.

Cruz is currently polling at 55.6% to Allred’s 42.3%, following one of the most-expensive congressional contests in Texas history.

Both candidates are making their closing arguments at the culmination of a heated and expensive race which could decide control of the U.S. Senate.

It’s a race to the finish line as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, the incumbent Republican, and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, make their final cases to voters.

Immigration and border security, abortion and Winter Storm Uri all figured into how early voters in Greater Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth cast their ballots in the Senate race between Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Congressman Colin Allred.

To win his bid for the U.S. Senate, Congressman Colin Allred needs to convince Texas voters to break decades of precedent. Texas hasn’t elected a Democrat to a statewide office in three decades.

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred attacked each other’s records on issues ranging from the economy to civil rights. Neither was entirely accurate in their charges.