Ted Cruz's Challenger Colin Allred Draws Attention in 2024 Democratic Race.

Senator Ted Cruz's campaign sent a fundraising text to supporters featuring a photo of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg instead of his actual challenger, Congressman Colin Allred. Allred, a former NFL player who flipped a red district blue in 2018, announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate race in Texas earlier this week. Despite the state's reliably red status, Allred is a prolific fundraiser and Texans love football players. Cruz's campaign skills seem to be slipping, and if this is how the race is going just three days in, it may be an interesting ride.