Colin Allred also continues to out raise Ted Cruz bringing in over $11.8 million in the first 16 days of October. Cruz raised $9.9 million in the same period.
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Facing election scrutiny, Texas prepares for Nov. 5 with paper ballots and strengthened security
Only a handful of Texas counties will not have all in-person voters cast paper ballots at the polls. By 2026, all voting machines in Texas must produce a paper trail, per a 2021 state law.
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Questions on Texas voting rules? Ask our AI voting assistant.
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How a career-ending injury as an NFL linebacker paved the way for Colin Allred’s underdog Senate bid
Allred was a high school football star who would later go on to play for the Tennessee Titans. From there he pivoted to law school where he pursued a career as a civil rights attorney.
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Republicans put up little fight in Henry Cuellar’s race after indictment
Republicans declared the Laredo Democrat a target this year after his indictment, but haven’t spent serious money to unseat him.
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A Texas rematch: Republican Mayra Flores aims to beat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez for U.S. House seat
Flores briefly represented the district after winning a 2022 special election. Gonzalez went on to beat her by nearly 9 points in the general.
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South Texas congressional races remain the most competitive — but this time Democrats are playing offense
The same candidates will be running in Texas’ 15th and 34th Congressional Districts, though the presidential and Senate races could mix things up.
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Colin Allred raises $30 million in third quarter of 2024, outpacing Ted Cruz
The staggering fundraising numbers mean that Cruz and Allred have collectively raised at least $132 million, surpassing the final combined haul from 2018.
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Facing a tight race, Ted Cruz goes quiet on abortion
As abortion and other reproductive rights loom over the election, Cruz has largely been unwilling to clarify his stances.
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Here’s how to register to vote in Texas before the Oct. 7 deadline
Our guide can help you determine how to register, who is eligible to vote, whether you’re still registered and more in advance of Election Day.