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COLIN ALLRED: Former NFL player Colin Allred has withdrawn his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, announcing he will instead run for a newly redrawn congressional district that includes more of Dallas County.
Allred expressed gratitude for community support while explaining his decision to drop out of the Senate primary race. He stated, “I am deeply moved by the personal stories and trust that so many Texans have placed in me. I’m forever grateful and believe it comes with heavy responsibility.”
He further announced this pivot during a campaign statement: “That’s why I’ve made the difficult choice to end my Senate bid and run instead for House District CD-33.” Allred believes that focusing his energies on this new district is necessary to address concerns over its composition.
The decision follows last week’s Supreme Court affirmation of Texas’ new congressional redistricting map, which includes five additional Republican-leaning districts. This change means the redrawn 33rd Congressional District now better represents Dallas County and eliminates areas in Tarrant County previously included.
Allred noted that the district he will contest was specifically drawn by state leaders under a GOP majority to include more Democratic voters from Dallas, while excluding some conservative areas near Fort Worth. The map is designed to boost Republican representation rather than represent the people fairly.
“Allred felt that continuing the Senate primary would be counterproductive because it distracts resources and attention,” said an anonymous political strategist briefed on his thinking.
While Allred had been polling well in early voter surveys, he now faces a primary challenge from Representative Nicoleño Talarico within this newly drawn district. The competitive nature of these races is expected to draw more national attention than the Senate contest, which was anticipated to feature a crowded field with high visibility.
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