Democrat Colin Allred jumps into 2024 Texas Senate race against Ted Cruz
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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred announced Wednesday that he will be vying for the Senate seat held by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, becoming the first Democrat to jump into what could be one of the most expensive and closely watched races of 2024.
In a campaign video posted to Twitter, Allred said Cruz would "do anything to get on Fox News," and criticized him for leaving the state during the historic ice storm in 2021, as well as his comments about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Allred showed footage from the Jan. 6 attack, and said he texted his wife "whatever happens, I love you."
"Then I took off my jacket, and got ready to take on anyone who came through that door," Allred said. "And Ted Cruz? He cheered on the mob and then hid in a supply closet while they stormed the Capitol. But that's Ted for you — all hat, no cattle."
