U.S. Representative Colin Allred, a former NFL player and three-term Dallas Democrat, has won the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, securing his position to challenge Republican Senator Ted Cruz in the upcoming November general election without the need for a runoff. Allred, who could become the first Black senator from Texas, transitioned from sports to politics following a career-ending injury in 2010, previously flipped a Dallas congressional district in 2018. His victory, confirmed by multiple news outlets including NBC, ABC, and CNN, marks a significant step in the Democrats' efforts to gain a Senate seat in Texas. Allred's closest challenger, state Senator Roland Gutierrez, conceded on Tuesday night. This race, where Allred is seen as "Ted Cruz's worst nightmare," is highlighted as one of the Senate Democrats' only offensive targets in 2024 and is anticipated to be one of the most closely watched Senate races nationwide.
Colin Allred, Dallas Congressman and ex-NFL linebacker, looks to tackle his biggest challenge yet: Ted Cruz https://t.co/Ob8fBWUIuf
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins US Senate primary in Texas https://t.co/PqiVmOkwvW
Rep. Colin Allred won the Democratic primary to take on Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas in November. https://t.co/LnhWBjd5pn
Rep. Colin Allred clinches Texas Democratic nomination to challenge US Sen. Ted Cruz https://t.co/cYvIqzyJxp
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former professional football player who later worked in the Obama administration, won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Texas’ primary election. He will now take on GOP Sen. Ted Cruz, who is seeking a third term. https://t.co/ZjdqcHSs2o
Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player who broke with his party over President Joe Biden’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, won his Senate primary to propel an underdog campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. https://t.co/YzgiIVWdDn
Texas Primary Election results: Colin Allred wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, AP says https://t.co/7EyaK9r85G
Democrat Colin Allred wins Senate primary in Texas, to face Ted Cruz https://t.co/CKsHMjCv6a https://t.co/KmAaQNyUxb
Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player and a Dallas-area Democrat who defeated an incumbent Republican in 2018 to gain his congressional seat, won the Democratic primary in Texas. He will face Senator Ted Cruz in November. https://t.co/qkXUThC7Lf
Democrat Colin Allred claims victory, to square off against Ted Cruz for US Senate seat https://t.co/K5JouNrK8y
AP: Colin Allred has defeated Roland Gutierrez in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will now go up against incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz in the November general election. Full story and results: https://t.co/yGLfe9LzQL https://t.co/x4OZLB0DhN
Colin Allred wins Texas Democratic primary to take on Ted Cruz for Senate https://t.co/uWazmEWQkW
In Texas, Dem Rep. Colin Allred sailed through his primary tonight, winning the right to take on GOP Sen. Ted Cruz in November. The race is one of Senate Democrats’ only offensive targets in 2024. https://t.co/uu0ZdFGGXy
JUST IN: Colin Allred wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas primary election. https://t.co/gf2ueFbQGG
Colin Allred heads toward showdown with Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race https://t.co/RhpVplTsht https://t.co/oNsPLw7E24
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player who flipped a Dallas congressional district in 2018, will take on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in one of the most closely watched Senate races in the nation. https://t.co/E6VvsVgNYc https://t.co/dTDICVbGdM
Colin Allred avoids a runoff in Texas, sets up race against Ted Cruz. Texas is one of just two pickup chances for Dems in the Senate, but will be tough to beat Cruz https://t.co/Cz4r1jCMlp
CNN projection: Rep. Colin Allred will win the Texas Democratic nomination for US Senate and face Republican Ted Cruz in November https://t.co/aPVmkOafpt
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred claims victory in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate https://t.co/WovgkSNHWE #SuperTuesday #ElectionDay https://t.co/LVT7PDkLVz
Congressman Colin Allred Wins Democratic Nomination in U.S. Senate Race to Unseat Ted Cruz Read more: https://t.co/NaTOa2Kfae https://t.co/xzcdj9qeRD
CBS News projects Congressman Colin Allred wins the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas. He will face off against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. If elected, Allred would become the first Black senator from Texas. https://t.co/D6ctOeATPf
Rep. Colin Allred will take on Sen. Ted Cruz after winning the Democratic Senate primary, NBC News projects, setting up a key matchup in the fight for control of the chamber. https://t.co/MtNCPzyY0s
NEW: Colin Allred declares victory in Texas Democratic Senate primary, faces Cruz in November https://t.co/TsU2s8sVFo
BREAKING: Colin Allred claims victory in Texas Democratic primary for US Senate; will now take on Ted Cruz https://t.co/05YZJICJNj https://t.co/HEvfN6cSkG
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is projected to be Ted Cruz’s challenger in November — one of the only Senate seats Dems have a shot at picking up. #SuperTuesday https://t.co/FnbOwrPyON
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Breaking: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred claimed victory in his bid to challenge Sen. Ted Cruz in his bid for reelection in November and said his closest challenger, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, conceded Tuesday night. https://t.co/GapMGcnAgk
Colin Allred won the Democratic Senate primary and will take on Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in November https://t.co/RSrCWteQQ8
In Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz won the GOP nomination in his reelection bid, ABC News projects. Democratic Rep. Colin Allred won his party's nomination for the chance to unseat Cruz, ABC News also projects. https://t.co/sosvUPNjJf https://t.co/HFSitkAkwQ
Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, multiple media outlets project. MSNBC's @maddow: "He is Ted Cruz's worst nightmare." https://t.co/3X8TgEY7j3
Texas Congressman Colin Allred secures Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, according to projection from ABC News: https://t.co/Vrxjei2g7U https://t.co/nvbSqwWV4Q
Colin Allred will win the Texas Democratic Senate primary, ABC News projects, based on analysis of the vote. https://t.co/AQRqj3g2lM https://t.co/sJJk6mAJId
#BREAKING: Shortly after 9 p.m., ABC News officially called the Texas democratic primary for U.S. Senate for Colin Allred, who will avoid a runoff and face Republican incumbent Ted Cruz in the general election on Nov. 5. https://t.co/oEqeWKSvK9
NBC News projects: Colin Allred wins the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate Primary. @NBCNews
BREAKING: Colin Allred wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, NBC News projects. https://t.co/4MUYGz4M3I https://t.co/99F5XovCT6
Live updates: Allred thrashing Gutierrez in TX Democratic primary for US Senate https://t.co/GEbTC7ANPl
Colin Allred takes early lead in Democratic primary to take on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz https://t.co/L7CP1XAibU
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player who flipped a Dallas congressional district in 2018, jumped to a big early lead in the Democratic primary race to take on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. https://t.co/OeHO6IFheJ
Colin Allred wins the Texas DEM Primary for Senate he will take on Ted Cruz in November https://t.co/e5ai9JAMl6
Nine Democratic candidates are vying for the chance to take on Cruz in November. Among those is U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a three-term Dallas Democrat, who played four seasons in the NFL before a career-ending injury in 2010. https://t.co/tO51CPvoR4