Coverage dated July 9, 2023

Roland Gutierrez, Uvalde-area Democrat, jumps into Senate race to take on Ted Cruz

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State Sen. Roland Gutierrez will be facing U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the Democratic primary in March.

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CBS News
Roland Gutierrez, Uvalde-area Democrat, jumps into Senate race to take on Ted Cruz (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 9, 2023
CBS News's feed description
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez will be facing U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the Democratic primary in March.
Fox26 Houston
Democrat Roland Gutierrez joins US Senate race in Texas after pressing for action over Uvalde (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Jul 9, 2023
Fox26 Houston's feed description
Democratic Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who has pushed for police accountability and tougher gun laws after the Uvalde school shooting, announced Monday he will run for U.S. Senate in 2024.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Uvalde-area Democrat Roland Gutierrez enters race to unseat Ted Cruz (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Jul 9, 2023
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Texas Democratic state Sen. Roland Gutierrez announced his 2024 Senate bid Monday, vying to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Democrat Roland Gutierrez to challenge Ted Cruz in US Senate Race in Texas (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jul 9, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Democratic Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who has pushed for police accountability and tougher gun laws after the Uvalde school shooting, announced Monday he will run for U.S. Senate in 2024.
The Daily Caller
Ted Cruz Draws Another Dem Challenger In 2024 (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 9, 2023
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Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez announced his run for U.S. Senate Monday, adding to the list of Democrats challenging GOP Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Following Uvalde shooting, Democrat Roland Gutierrez becomes Ted Cruz's latest challenger (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Jul 9, 2023
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
Democratic Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who has pushed for police accountability and tougher gun laws after the Uvalde school shooting, announced Monday he will run for U.S. Senate in 2024.
KTVZ Bend
Democratic state senator launches challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Jul 9, 2023
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez entered the state’s US Senate race on Monday, becoming the second high-profile Democrat vying to take on Republican Sen. Ted Cruz next fall.
FOX 4 Dallas
Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary targeting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024 (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published Jul 9, 2023
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.
New York Times
State Senator Roland Gutierrez Seeks to Unseat Ted Cruz, Widening Democratic Field (opens New York Times)
Published Jul 9, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The state senator, who represents Uvalde, Texas, vowed to make his passionate appeals for gun control a centerpiece of his campaign.
ABC 13 Houston
Republican Ted Cruz gets another 2024 challenger in Democratic Sen. Roland Gutierrez (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Jul 9, 2023
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
A second Democrat has thrown his hat in the ring for Ted Cruz's seat. Sen. Roland Gutierrez says he's running to focus on the issues he believes Cruz hasn't addressed.
Politico
Democratic Texas state senator launches bid for Ted Cruz's Senate seat (opens Politico)
Published Jul 9, 2023
Politico's feed description
Roland Gutierrez, whose district includes Uvalde, slammed Republicans for "neglect" in his announcement.
CBS News
State Senator Roland Gutierrez announces run for U.S. Senate, facing Senator Ted Cruz (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 9, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Gutierrez is the second major candidate in the Democratic primary, joining North Texas Congressman Colin Allred. The two will face two-term Republican Senator Ted Cruz.
NBC News
Texas Democrat Roland Gutierrez enters U.S. Senate race, pushed for gun legislation after Uvalde (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 9, 2023
NBC News's feed description
Gutierrez is the second Texas Democrat to announce he's running against Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz, who's seeking a third term.

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