Texas trail
Allred’s record appeals to both moderates and progressives, as he mounts Texas Senate bid
The former NFL player faces tough odds against Sen. Ted Cruz, an outspoken Middle East hawk

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Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) speaks to reporters following a special service on January 17, 2022 in Southlake, Texas.
Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX)’s candidacy against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for the Senate pits two pro-Israel lawmakers against each other, with deeply different styles: Cruz is one of the most outspoken pro-Israel members of the Senate, while Allred has...