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Colin Allred

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Dad, 4th generation Texan, former NFL linebacker, and Congressman. Running to be the next U.S. Senator from Texas.

Dallas, TX
Joined August 2011
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Colin Allred
9 days
On January 6, I got ready to defend my colleagues and texted my wife: “Whatever happens, I love you.” Ted Cruz was hiding in a supply closet. If you summon a mob to overturn a free and fair election, you should lose your job. This election is his accountability. #TXSenateDebate
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Officer Goodman and everyone who saved American democracy this year is my #personoftheyear . (Photo Credit: @nytimes )
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I’m running for U.S. Senate because Texans deserve a Senator whose team is Texas. Ted Cruz only cares about himself. Join our campaign today:
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Colin Allred
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For the first time in this race, a new poll has us leading Ted Cruz by 1 point. I don't know about y'all but I'm fired up and ready to WIN! We've got 47 days, let's do this Texas ➡
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Thanks for tuning in Texas! 21 days left until we beat Ted Cruz 💪🏾
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My name is Colin Allred. I’m a 4th-generation Texan, former NFL linebacker, voting rights attorney and dad to two perfect little boys. And on November 5th, I’m going to beat Ted Cruz.
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Hi 🙋🏽‍♂️, that’s not me.
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Alex Bores
1 year
That's a picture of @ManhattanDA Alvin Bragg… @TedCruz , do you think all black people look alike, or is it just the people working for you that do? Either way, can't wait for @ColinAllredTX to retire you in ‘24.
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Ted Cruz has been in the Senate forever, but has nothing to show for it but 500 podcast episodes and millions of dollars in sales of his book. We deserve a Senator who will put Texas first, and that will be my priority.
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I am a 4th generation Texan. My story is shaped by every part of this state. With God’s grace and your help, I will be your next Senator. #TXSenateDebate
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I won’t let Ted Cruz take your Social Security and Medicare.
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Game time.
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There are 30 million Texans who deserve a better Senator than Ted Cruz. I have won tough races before. We are going to win this.
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Ted Cruz is all hat, no cattle.
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Ted Cruz would rather podcast 3x a week than serve the people of Texas and it’s time we replace him with a Senator who actually delivers for our state. I’ve taken on a Republican incumbent before and won, and in 2024 we’re going to do it again.
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We don’t have to be embarrassed by our Senator, we can get a new one. And on November 5th, we will.
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We can’t afford six more years of Ted Cruz.
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Ted Cruz has shown Texans time and again that when our state is in a crisis, we can't count on him to be there. We deserve a Senator whose team is Texas. Help me beat Ted Cruz:
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Ted Cruz is looking into the camera and lying to you. Lying directly to women like Kate Cox, Amanda Zurawski, Lauren Miller and countless others whose lives have been put at risk because of HIS abortion ban. #TXSenateDebate
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We don’t have to be embarrassed by our Senator, we can get a new one. And on November 5th, we will.
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Congratulations on your 500th podcast, Ted. Only 55 more days until we make podcasting your full-time job.
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This is the power of grassroots. We just raised $1 MILLION since our debate last night and I am blown away by y'all's support. 20 days to finish the job 💪🏾
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Texans don’t have to be embarrassed by our Senator. We can get a new one.
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1 year
Ken Paxton has been an embarrassment to our state for years, undermining the rule of law while he was supposed to be upholding it. The Texas House’s vote today is a long overdue step towards accountability.
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Just curious. How many Texans want a Senator who will stand up for voting rights?
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When U.S. Marine Trevor Reed was wrongfully detained in Russia, the Reed family reached out to Ted Cruz. But he refused to help. Joey Reed, Trevor's dad, said it best: Ted Cruz is not here for Texas. I'll always work with both parties to do what's best for Texans.
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. @Liz_Cheney is a patriot who continuously puts country over party because she believes in the importance of protecting our democracy. I am so honored to have her support. In the Senate, I will work across party lines to get things done for Texas.
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Thank you, Texas! I am honored to be your Democratic nominee. Together, we are going to beat Ted Cruz and give all Texans the leadership we need in the U.S. Senate. Join our team:
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Ted Cruz voted no on the CHIPS Act.
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While Ted Cruz insists he will keep fighting for jobs and economic growth in Texas if reelected in November, opponent Colin Allred is hammering him over one key vote he says proves otherwise.
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Ted Cruz just voted against protecting IVF again. My statement:
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2 years
You're welcome.
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Greg Abbott
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BIG NEWS! Just announced a RECORD $85 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan. This program is a critical step toward addressing the diverse needs of Texans in rural, urban, & metropolitan communities. @TxDOT
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I never knew my father, so I made a promise to myself a long time ago that when I became a dad, I'd do it right. I was proud to be the first member of Congress to take paternity leave and will never stop fighting to give all parents the same opportunity.
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I’ve been a part of some incredible teams in my life, but y’all have helped me raise over $2 million in just 36 hours since I announced my campaign to represent all Texans. Together, we set a record for this cycle raising the most in the first day of a Senate campaign.
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The struggles of regular Texans just don’t interest Ted Cruz. Well, they matter to me. They’re my struggles too. Together, we can defeat Ted Cruz. Will you join the team? ➡️
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1 year
Abandoning our state during a deadly winter storm is not a joke, but it's exactly who Ted Cruz is. All hat, no cattle.
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I’m in Midland, TX today, and guess what I found! #Cancun 🌴🌴
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I will be a Senator for all Texans.
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Aly and I welcomed our son, Jordan, to the world last night in Dallas. We are so thankful to have a healthy, beautiful son. Our hearts couldn’t be more full.
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Nothing would please me more than saying "Ted Cruz, I am your Senator" 😂
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Nothing would please me more than seeing an excellent candidate like @ColinAllredTX retire Ted so he can focus on his podcast... PERMANENTLY! #ByeByeCancunCruz
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I'm Colin Allred. I'm a 4th-generation Texan, Congressman, Dad, voting rights lawyer, and former NFL linebacker. And I'm going to beat Ted Cruz on November 5th.
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Eight lives tragically cut short. As I grieve with my fellow Texans and pray for those who were injured, I won't accept that we are powerless to prevent this. It's our responsibility as lawmakers to help make our communities safer. We must take common sense steps to save lives.
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30 million Texans deserve better than Ted Cruz. In November, we’re sending him packing.
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1 year
Beating Ted Cruz will be a tough fight, but I've been in tough fights all my life. We can replace him, but I need you with me:
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Texans don’t have to be embarrassed by our Senator. We can get a new one in 2024, but not without massive grassroots support. If you’re ready to help us fire Ted Cruz, chip in a couple bucks to our campaign today:
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. @AdamKinzinger , welcome to Team Allred.
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Families like mine out shopping on a Saturday will forever be changed by this awful tragedy. Some will not make it home. Aly and I are praying for all impacted by this.
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1 year
Ted Cruz has spent over a decade being one of the most divisive figures in American politics. It doesn’t have to be this way - it’s time for something new. Let’s get a new Senator in 2024. RT if you agree.
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Ted Cruz shouldn’t be telling Texas women what to do with their own bodies.
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Texans need a Senator we can count on. A Senator who will fight to create jobs, who will protect Social Security and Medicare, who will secure the border and who will restore access to abortion. Ted Cruz doesn’t care about any of that, he only cares about himself.
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Ted Cruz refuses to secure the border. This year, he killed a bipartisan deal that would have secured our border and taken steps to reform our broken immigration system. As your Senator, I'll roll up my sleeves and work with both parties to fix this crisis. #TXSenateDebate
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Texans deserve a Senator who won’t abandon us during a tragic winter freeze to go to the beach.
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I have a history of bringing folks together to win tough races—and I'm ready to do it again. But I need you with me, join our team:
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This isn’t about red or blue or Republicans or Democrats. This is about how Ted Cruz is too extreme for Texas. We can’t afford six more years of Ted Cruz. Join our campaign to help us win:
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Good morning, Texas! It’s a great day to beat Ted Cruz.
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$1 million raised in 24 hours. The grassroots energy for this campaign is through the roof! 💪🏾 I am so honored to have y’all’s support in this race to beat Ted Cruz. Together we’re going to win.
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Let’s make Ted Cruz a full time podcaster.
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Not only has Ted Cruz spent the day defending Ken Paxton, he hired Paxton’s chief deputy, who defended his lies and violations of the public trust. If Ken Paxton has been rejected on a bipartisan basis, so should Ted Cruz.
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The person we elect as our Senator in November will represent us until 2030. We need someone who will actually do the job. That person is not Ted Cruz.
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Whether it was growing up with a single mom, earning a full ride to Baylor, or winning a tough race to represent my home in Congress, I’ve overcome a lot of tough obstacles in my life. Now, I’m running for Senate to take on Ted Cruz - and win.
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Tune in on October 15, y’all!
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Ted Cruz continues to undermine our justice system, writing off this indictment as a partisan attack without even seeing the damning evidence. It's clear he's more concerned about covering for his friends than making sure no one is above the law and protecting our national
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Ted Cruz voted to shut down the government yesterday. He voted to force our service members and CBP agents to go without pay, and to deny Texans and our small businesses resources we need. Ted Cruz is too extreme for Texas. Together, we will replace him.
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Texas women have to flee our state to get lifesaving abortion care, and it's Ted Cruz's fault. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot run away from his record. This November, we'll restore reproductive freedom and fire Ted Cruz.
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Texas has never had a Black Senator. In November, we’re going to change that and make history.
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1 year
Claiming credit for something he voted no on is classic Ted Cruz. I worked to pass the CHIPS Act because I knew Texas could lead in this important tech and it would create jobs. And as we celebrate one year of its investment, I will continue working so Texas can benefit big.
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Last night, one of our Senators voted to default on our debt and send our economy into recession. We cannot afford 6 more years of Ted Cruz.
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Being a dad is the most important job I'll ever have, which is why I was proud to take paternity leave. I'm running for Senate because I believe my boys, and every kid in Texas, can't afford having Ted Cruz as their Senator for six more years.
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My boys are 5th-generation Texans, and they’ll learn that this state is full of generous people who look out for each other. I’m running for Senate because I want them – and every kid – to grow up knowing that if they work hard and play by the rules, they can get ahead.
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Regardless of what happens with the Speaker vote today, Republicans owe their slim majority to gerrymandering in Texas where based on their share of the vote they should have 21 seats among the Texas delegation instead of the 25 they drew for themselves.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was a fierce advocate for Houston and her constituents. No one worked harder for her community and if Houston needed something, she got it done. Her passing is a great loss and my condolences go to her family, friends and the people of Houston.
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Time and again, Ted Cruz has stood in the way of bipartisan efforts to lower prescription drug costs, raise wages, and lower prices across the board. It doesn’t have to be this way. Texans are ready to vote him out. #TXSenateDebate
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I do not take this decision lightly, but it is clear the President engaged in a serious abuse of power and committed an impeachable offense. As a member of the House, I must uphold the rule of law and defend the Constitution.
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This is my Texas. Where saving lives isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue. Where legislators put aside differences to find common ground. Where working together we can solve our problems.
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Taylor Fritz was doomed from the start. #CruzCurse #USOpen
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I heard you loud and clear. Let’s beat Ted Cruz together.
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We are building a broad coalition of Texans around our shared values. I’m proud to launch Republicans for Allred with my friend @AdamKinzinger , as co-chair. My campaign is open and welcome to conservatives like him, and any Republican ready to turn the page on Ted Cruz.
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As a former football player, I’ve played on several teams throughout my life - but my team will always be Texas. Ted Cruz is only looking out for himself. Whose team are you on? Join ours at
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IVF is at risk because of Ted Cruz. #TXSenateDebate
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The nation is seeing what Texans have been seeing on the ground for a while. We are going to beat Ted Cruz.
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Texans can’t afford six more years of Ted Cruz and his divisive politics. Together, we will bring the kind of leadership to the Senate that Texans deserve.
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Ted Cruz wants to talk about what we can't do and how we should fear each other. That's not my Texas. I was able to chase my version of the American dream because Texas is a big place full of generous people, and I'm fighting to help others do the same.
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While Ted Cruz jetted off to Cancun during the 2021 winter storm, I made my way to the food bank to pass out food and water to Texans in need. We deserve better leadership and in November, we’re going to get it.
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In the Senate, I’ll fight to codify Roe v. Wade.
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The current heat wave has Texas set to be hotter than 99% of the world this week. Yet, the radical Republicans running our state are denying workers water breaks in this heat. Such callous, inhumane treatment doesn’t reflect who we are as Texans. If you’re ready to elect new
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Together, we will protect reproductive freedom. We will secure our border, in line with our values. We will protect Medicare and Social Security. And we will make sure we fire Ted Cruz this November. Watch my full speech at the DNC:
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We don’t have to be embarrassed by our Senator in Texas. We can get a new one. If you’re energized from last night, go to and get involved.
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Ted Cruz’s team is Ted Cruz. My team is, and always will be, Texas.
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Today in 2022, Ted Cruz fist bumped his colleagues to celebrate denying veterans exposed to toxic burn pits access to health benefits. I’m proud to have voted for the PACT Act in the House and I will never stand between our veterans getting the benefits they earned.
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You can’t say you support law enforcement and also support the mob that attacked our officers on January 6, Ted. #TXSenateDebate
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Ted Cruz is a follower. Texans deserve a leader.
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Texans are being asked to step up to protect our grid because Republicans in Austin didn’t. It’s May, every Texan knows we have a lot hotter days ahead. It’s unacceptable that in the energy capital of the world Texans don’t know if they can rely on their lights and AC staying on.
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Ted Cruz wants to raise the retirement age. He called Social Security a Ponzi scheme. You have my word: as Senator, I’ll always protect your hard-earned Social Security benefits.
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Pundits have called Texas a red state for decades, but the truth is Texas is a non-voting state. To change that, our campaign is building an all-hands-on-deck effort to turn out the vote. Ready to join us? Get involved at
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My story is only possible because Texans are generous and look out for each other. It’s time we had a senator who did the same. Join our team:
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Delivering for Texas has been the focus of my time in Congress. I'm ready to do the same in the Senate. Thanks @DavidMartinDavi for having me on to talk about why we can't afford six more years of Ted Cruz.
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No matter what Ted Cruz does, Texans won’t forget him abandoning our state during a catastrophic freeze so he could go on vacation to Cancun.
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