The latest Ted Cruz news from The Texas Tribune.
Harris talked about reproductive rights to a stadium full of supporters in Houston. In Austin, Trump stumped to supporters and reporters at a private jet terminal and appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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Democrats in Lubbock and Amarillo hope Kamala Harris’ candidacy and a backlash to abortion laws will help make their long-held vision of a blue wave a reality. Full Story
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The debate proved combative from start to finish, with Cruz and Allred trading barbs on nearly every issue that came up. Full Story
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The staggering fundraising numbers mean that Cruz and Allred have collectively raised at least $132 million, surpassing the final combined haul from 2018. Full Story
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As abortion and other reproductive rights loom over the election, Cruz has largely been unwilling to clarify his stances. Full Story
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The Democratic congressman is polling closer to Sen. Ted Cruz in his challenge this year, and independent race rankers are noticing. Full Story
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The former congressman’s snub of fellow GOP member U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is the latest high-profile crossover for the Dallas Democrat. Full Story
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The two Texas senators have come together to serve Texas — and themselves — as both head into career-defining elections later this year. Full Story
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The late-cycle investment signals the party is taking Texas seriously — a shift from past cycles. Full Story
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Cruz’s thrice-weekly podcast, “Verdict,” has become an integral part of his day-to-day life as a senator — and a tool in his effort to win reelection this fall. Full Story
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The Oct. 15 debate will mark the first time the nominees will face each other onstage before the November election. Full Story
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In his largest ad buy to date, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz attacks U.S. Rep. Colin Allred for his support of the Equality Act. It would have prohibited gender discrimination in public places. Full Story
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Joey Reed said the Texas senator did not do enough to free his son Trevor who was held in Russia for three years until he was released in 2022. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz this November, but the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee has vulnerable incumbents to defend first. Full Story
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The vice presidential candidate was briefly in Dallas for a fundraiser on behalf of Kamala Harris’ campaign. Full Story
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Allred has run a more traditional campaign in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, focusing on targeted ads and moderate policy. Full Story
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Allred will be interviewed by The Bulwark’s Tim Miller about his race against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. The conversation starts at 9 a.m. Saturday. Full Story
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Allred, who had previously gotten the Chamber’s endorsement in his House races, had long used the endorsement as proof of his bipartisan credentials. Full Story
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Allred’s sharp divergence from Beto O’Rourke’s more active campaign style has stirred dissent among some Democrats. His allies say it’s working. Full Story
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