In Texas’s Super Tuesday races, a litmus test for Trump’s Republican Party Seen as a conservative bulwark, Texas is hosting races that pit moderates against the Donald Trump-influenced far right. Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2024
Key races to watch in Texas on Super Tuesday - Roll Call Texas voters will pick a challenger to Sen. Ted Cruz, and set matchups for some battleground November House races. Roll Call · Mar 1, 2024
Everything is on the line Tuesday for these incumbents - Roll Call House incumbents who face primary challenges or are vying for Senate nominations have everything on the line on Super Tuesday. Roll Call · Feb 29, 2024
FEC reports shine light on Super Tuesday primaries - Roll Call Disclosures ahead of March 5 congressional primaries show which candidates were favorites of PACs, small donors, or were sefl-funding. Roll Call · Feb 23, 2024
State Rep. Julie Johnson and trauma surgeon Brian Williams lead pack to succeed U.S. Rep. Colin Allred As Allred vies to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a crowded field of 10 Democrats is lining up to replace him. The Texas Tribune · Feb 21, 2024
After border bill fiasco, Sen. Ted Cruz calls for Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s replacement Texas’ junior senator has long been a critic of Mitch McConnell, who has led Republican senators since 2015. The Texas Tribune · Feb 8, 2024
Texas Democrats and Republicans split on border proposal — not necessarily on party lines The deal would also provide money to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, another priority for many Texas lawmakers. The Texas Tribune · Feb 5, 2024
Alaska could reconsider ranked-choice voting this year Welcome to the Tuesday, January 23, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jan 23, 2024
Colin Allred, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, raises $4.8 million in fourth quarter of 2023 Allred, a Dallas congressman, is among several Democrats running to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for a third term. The Texas Tribune · Jan 17, 2024
Fifteen candidates are running in the Democratic primary election for U.S. Senate in Texas Fifteen candidates are running in the Democratic primary election for U.S. Senate in Texas on March 5, 2024. Three candidates lead in fundraising, polling, and endorsements: Colin Allred (D), Roland Gutierrez (D), and Carl Sherman Sr. (D). Ballotpedia · Jan 4, 2024
Ten candidates are running in the Democratic primary in Texas’ 32nd Congressional District Ten candidates are running in the Democratic Party primary election for Texas’ 32nd Congressional District on March 5, 2024. Julie Johnson (D) and Brian Williams (D) lead in endorsements and fundraising. The Dallas Morning News described the two as “pulling away from the pack in the scramble for Rep. Colin Allred’s Dallas-based… Ballotpedia · Jan 4, 2024
Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted? The junior senator podcasts more than he legislates.But history suggests Texans will give Ted Cruz six more years to talk. Texas Observer · Jan 2, 2024
The field for the Texas primary election is set — here’s what to watch for With both Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton out for revenge, Republican members of the Texas House are the top target on the ballot. The Texas Tribune · Dec 12, 2023
Democrats continue to dominate list of Senate’s most vulnerable - Roll Call A year out from the 2024 election, Roll Call's latest list of the 10 most vulnerable senators includes only two Republicans. Roll Call · Nov 8, 2023
The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2023 Who is Pete Sessions and why is he running for House Speaker? Sessions is the longest-serving representative running to become U.S. House Speaker. He previously led the House Republican campaign arm through a record-breaking victory, but he still faces a steep battle to secure the gavel.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 20, 2023 Jim Jordan is out. Here are the three Texas Republicans who helped keep him from the speaker’s gavel. Reps. Kay Granger, Tony Gonzales and Jake Ellzey were firm in their opposition to Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 17, 2023 After fighting for Uvalde residents, Roland Gutierrez struggles to break through crowded field to challenge Ted Cruz The Democrat has dedicated significant energy to probing law enforcement’s response to the Uvalde school shooting. But he faces a fundraising deficit against U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas.
The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2023 Ted Cruz faces new Senate challenge as Democrat attracts huge fundraising haul Congressman Colin Allred raises $10.9m – $2m more than Cruz – towards effort to unseat Texas Republican
The Texas Tribune · Oct 11, 2023 U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raises $4.7 million in third quarter of U.S. Senate campaign The Dallas congressman collected the sum over the last three months, continuing to show he could be Cruz’s biggest financial threat in the Democratic primary.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 24, 2023 Two Texas Democrats detail how they hope to topple U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who will meet in the 2024 Democratic primary, talked about gun laws, abortion and bipartisanship in separate Texas Tribune Festival panels.
Roll Call · Sep 21, 2023 At the Races: Beyond the Beltway, voters voted - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 19, 2023 State Rep. Rhetta Bowers latest to join race for Colin Allred’s U.S. House seat At least 10 other Democrats — including state Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Farmers Branch — are running for Allred’s solidly Democratic seat as he vies for U.S. Senate.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2023 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.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 9, 2023 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.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 4, 2023 Texans in Congress take bipartisan path to boost semiconductors, a crucial industry to the state Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz and Democrats like Rep. Colin Allred — opponents in the 2024 election — propose streamlining environmental reviews to promote investment and expansion by chipmakers.