Coverage dated April 30, 2023 to May 3, 2023

Ted Cruz's Senate future could be in peril

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 3 developments

Democratic Representative Colin Allred, a former NFL player, has announced he is seeking to challenge Cruz for his Senate seat.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

May 1, 2023
Colin Allred officially launches campaign for Ted Cruz's for Senate seat
Headline from FOX 4 Dallas ·
May 3, 2023
Colin Allred Confirms Rumors, Will Challenge Ted Cruz for Senate Seat in 2024
Headline from NBC4 Washington ·
May 3, 2023Newest
Ted Cruz's Senate future could be in peril
Headline from Newsweek ·

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34 articles, oldest first.

Roll Call
Texas Rep. Colin Allred prepares challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz (opens Roll Call)
Published Apr 30, 2023
Roll Call's feed description
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player, is preparing to seek the nomination to challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas next year.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Colin Allred to Challenge Ted Cruz for Senate, DMN Sources Say (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 30, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is poised to announce that he’ll run for Senate against incumbent Republican Ted Cruz, The Dallas Morning News has learned.
Breitbart News
Dem Rep. Colin Allred Is Preparing to Run for U.S. Senate in Texas (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 1, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Texas Democrat Rep. Colin Allred plans to announce he is running for the U.S. Senate as early as this week, according to reports.
FOX 4 Dallas
Colin Allred officially launches campaign for Ted Cruz's for Senate seat (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published May 1, 2023
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas plans to run for Ted Cruz's United States Senate seat.
CBS News
North Texas Congressman Colin Allred reportedly to announce he'll run against Ted Cruz for Senate (opens CBS News)
Published May 1, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Both Politico and the Dallas Morning News are quoting various sources saying an announcement will happen as early as this week.
Texas Monthly
Who Is Colin Allred, the U.S. Rep Planning to Take on Ted Cruz? (opens Texas Monthly)
Published May 1, 2023
Texas Monthly's feed description
The former Baylor linebacker and NFL player has won the last three elections in his Dallas congressional district.
The Daily Caller
Dem Rep. Colin Allred To Challenge Ted Cruz In 2024 Senate Race (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 1, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Democratic Texas Rep. Colin Allred is set to announce a Senate run against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, which could come as early as this week.
WFAA Dallas
North Texas congressman Colin Allred to run against incumbent Ted Cruz for US Senate seat, sources say (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published May 1, 2023
WFAA Dallas's feed description
The Democrat would face an uphill battle against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
Axios
Democrat Colin Allred launches 2024 bid against Ted Cruz (opens Axios)
Published May 2, 2023
Axios's feed description
Allred is the highest-profile Democrat vying to unseat Cruz.
WFAA Dallas
North Texas congressman Colin Allred confirms run against incumbent Ted Cruz for US Senate seat (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published May 2, 2023
WFAA Dallas's feed description
The Democrat would face an uphill battle against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
CBS News
Rep. Colin Allred launches campaign to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (opens CBS News)
Published May 2, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Some local Democratic party activists tells CBS News Texas they believe Allred is their best candidate to defeat incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
Wall Street Journal
Democrat Colin Allred to Challenge Ted Cruz in Texas Senate Race (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published May 2, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
The effort by the former professional football player who later worked in the Obama administration is seen as a long-shot bid.
Axios
U.S. Rep Colin Allred from Dallas is running for Sen. Cruz's seat (opens Axios)
Published May 2, 2023
Axios's feed description
Cruz and Allred both have law degrees, but they've had different career trajectories.
New York Times
Rep. Colin Allred of Texas Will Challenge Ted Cruz for Senate (opens New York Times)
Published May 2, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Mr. Allred, a Democrat and former N.F.L. linebacker, said he would try to unseat Mr. Cruz, who held off Beto O’Rourke in 2018.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Colin Allred Confirms Rumors, Will Challenge Ted Cruz for Senate Seat in 2024 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published May 2, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas, District 32) confirmed rumors Wednesday that he’ll run for U.S. Senate next year against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz.
Washington Examiner
Colin Allred announces campaign to challenge Cruz for Texas Senate seat (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 2, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) made it official on Wednesday: He's challenging Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for Senate.
PBS NewsHour
Texas Democrat Collin Allred says he'll run against Ted Cruz for Senate (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published May 2, 2023
PBS NewsHour's feed description
The three-term congressman and former Tennessee Titans linebacker made the announcement Wednesday. Allred enters the race a heavy underdog.
CNN
Rep. Colin Allred launches Senate campaign against Ted Cruz (opens CNN)
Published May 2, 2023
CNN's feed description
Texas Democratic Rep. Colin Allred announced a run for US Senate on Wednesday morning, entering the race to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024.
NBC News
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred launches bid for Sen. Ted Cruz's seat (opens NBC News)
Published May 2, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The Democrat faces strong headwinds running for a statewide election in Texas.
UPI
Texas Rep. Colin Allred launches Senate bid to challenge Ted Cruz (opens UPI)
Published May 2, 2023
UPI's feed description
Texas Democratic Rep. Colin Allred announced Wednesday that he would challenge Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024.
WKRN Nashville
Colin Allred launches Democratic challenge to Ted Cruz (opens WKRN Nashville)
Published May 2, 2023
WKRN Nashville's feed description
Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) launched a challenge to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R) reelection bid in 2024 on Wednesday, slamming Cruz as only caring about himself.
Breitbart News
Texas Democrat Colin Allred Launches Senate Bid Against Ted Cruz (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 2, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Rep. Colin Allred announced Wednesday he is running for U.S. Senate in Texas in 2024 in hopes of unseating Sen. Ted Cruz.
The Guardian
Ex-NFL player Colin Allred launches challenge to Ted Cruz for Senate seat (opens The Guardian)
Published May 2, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Allred, a rare Democratic congressman in Texas, says he has ‘taken down a lot tougher guys’ than Republican senator
Newsweek
Ted Cruz challenger Colin Allred has a history of beating Republicans (opens Newsweek)
Published May 2, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Rep. Allred announced his 2024 Senate campaign against Cruz on Wednesday.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Texas Democrat Allred says he'll run against Cruz for Senate (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published May 2, 2023
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas said Wednesday he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2024, becoming an early challenger to Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.

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