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'''Colin Zachary Allred''' (born April 15, 1983) is an American politician, civil rights lawyer, and former professional football player who represented [[Texas's 32nd congressional district]] in the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 2019 to 2025. A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], Allred first gained national attention in 2018 when he defeated 11-term [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] incumbent [[Pete Sessions]] in a district that encompassed the northeastern corner of [[Dallas]] and many of its northeastern suburbs.<ref name="cnbc">{{cite news |last=Breuninger |first=Kevin |date=November 6, 2018 |title=Democrat Colin Allred is projected to beat longtime GOP Rep. Pete Sessions in Texas: NBC News |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/06/democrat-colin-allred-is-projected-to-beat-longtime-gop-rep-pete-sessions-in-texas-nbc-news.html |work=CNBC |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Before entering politics, Allred played as a [[linebacker]] for the [[Tennessee Titans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) and later worked as an attorney at [[Perkins Coie]] and in the [[Obama administration]], serving at the [[United States Department of Housing and Urban Development|Department of Housing and Urban Development]] and the [[Executive Office for United States Attorneys]].<ref name="atl">{{cite web |title=Berkeley Law Alum And Former NFL Player Colin Allred On Following Obama, The American Dream, And His Path Back To Dallas |url=https://abovethelaw.com/2018/02/berkeley-law-alum-and-former-nfl-player-colin-allred-on-following-obama-the-american-dream-and-his-path-back-to-dallas/ |publisher=Above the Law |date=February 2018 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> After serving three terms in Congress, Allred chose not to seek re-election in 2024, instead challenging Republican incumbent [[Ted Cruz]] in the [[2024 United States Senate election in Texas|2024 United States Senate election]]. Though he lost to Cruz, Allred outperformed the Democratic presidential ticket in Texas by 5.5 percentage points. In December 2025, Allred announced he would run for the newly drawn [[Texas's 33rd congressional district|33rd congressional district]] based in Dallas.<ref name="txtrib-drop">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=December 8, 2025 |title=Colin Allred drops Senate bid, pivots to run for Congress |url=https://www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/colin-allred-drops-out-senate-democratic-primary-congress-33rd-district-dallas/ |work=The Texas Tribune |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
'''Colin Zachary Allred''' (born April 15, 1983) is an American politician, civil rights lawyer, and former professional football player who served as the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for [[Texas's 32nd congressional district]] from 2019 to 2025. A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], Allred defeated 11-term [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] incumbent [[Pete Sessions]] in the [[2018 United States House of Representatives elections|2018 midterm elections]], becoming the first Democrat to represent the district in decades.<ref name="cnbc">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-11-06 |title=Democrat Colin Allred is projected to beat longtime GOP Rep. Pete Sessions in Texas: NBC News |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/06/democrat-colin-allred-is-projected-to-beat-longtime-gop-rep-pete-sessions-in-texas-nbc-news.html |work=CNBC |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Before entering politics, Allred played as a [[linebacker]] for the [[Tennessee Titans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for four seasons.<ref name="titans">{{cite web |title=Colin Allred Player Profile |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110106043815/http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/colin-allred/df455429-b7cc-49f4-8c41-2db02df09902/ |publisher=Tennessee Titans |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> After his football career ended, he earned a [[Juris Doctor]] degree from the [[University of California, Berkeley School of Law]], and went on to serve in multiple roles within the [[Obama administration]], including positions at the [[United States Department of Housing and Urban Development|Department of Housing and Urban Development]] and the [[Executive Office for United States Attorneys]].<ref name="abovethelaw">{{cite web |title=Berkeley Law Alum And Former NFL Player Colin Allred On Following Obama, The American Dream, And His Path Back To Dallas |url=https://abovethelaw.com/2018/02/berkeley-law-alum-and-former-nfl-player-colin-allred-on-following-obama-the-american-dream-and-his-path-back-to-dallas/ |publisher=Above the Law |date=2018-02 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Allred was re-elected to the House in 2020 and 2022 before forgoing a fourth term to challenge Republican incumbent [[Ted Cruz]] in the [[2024 United States Senate election in Texas|2024 U.S. Senate election in Texas]]. He lost that race but outperformed the Democratic presidential ticket in Texas by 5.5 percentage points. In December 2025, Allred announced he would run for the newly drawn [[Texas's 33rd congressional district|33rd Congressional District]] based in Dallas.<ref name="txtrib-pivot">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2025-12-08 |title=Colin Allred drops Senate bid, pivots to run for Congress |url=https://www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/colin-allred-drops-out-senate-democratic-primary-congress-33rd-district-dallas/ |work=The Texas Tribune |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Colin Zachary Allred was born on April 15, 1983, in [[Dallas, Texas]].<ref name="bioguide">{{cite web |title=ALLRED, Colin Zachary |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=A000376 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in North Dallas and attended [[Hillcrest High School (Dallas)|Hillcrest High School]], where he developed as a football player.<ref name="baylor-bio">{{cite web |title=Colin Allred Player Bio |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060829100017/http://baylorbears.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/allred_colin00.html |publisher=Baylor Bears |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Allred was raised by his mother, a Dallas public school teacher, in what he has described as a working-class household. His experiences growing up in Dallas shaped his later interest in public service and civil rights law.<ref name="dmn-launch">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=April 19, 2017 |title=Former NFL player Colin Allred launches campaign to unseat Pete Sessions |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-politics/2017/04/19/former-nfl-player-colin-allred-launches-campaign-unseat-pete-sessions |work=The Dallas Morning News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Colin Zachary Allred was born on April 15, 1983, in [[Dallas, Texas]].<ref name="bioguide">{{cite web |title=ALLRED, Colin Zachary |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=A000376 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He was raised in North Dallas, where he attended [[Hillcrest High School (Dallas)|Hillcrest High School]].<ref name="baylor">{{cite web |title=Colin Allred Player Bio – Baylor Bears Football |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060829100017/http://baylorbears.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/allred_colin00.html |publisher=Baylor Bears |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Growing up in Dallas shaped Allred's connection to the community he would later represent in Congress. His mother, a public school teacher, raised him in modest circumstances, and Allred has spoken publicly about how his upbringing informed his views on opportunity and public service.<ref name="abovethelaw" />


Allred's athletic talent became evident during his high school years, and he went on to play college football at [[Baylor University]] in [[Waco, Texas]].<ref name="baylor-bio" /> At Baylor, Allred played linebacker for the [[Baylor Bears football|Baylor Bears]] and developed into a prospect for professional football. His time at Baylor also provided him with a foundation in academics; he earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree from the university.<ref name="baylor-bio" />
At Hillcrest High School, Allred distinguished himself as a football player, earning recognition that would lead to a collegiate athletic career. His talent on the field opened doors to higher education, and he went on to attend [[Baylor University]] in [[Waco, Texas]], where he played football for the [[Baylor Bears football|Baylor Bears]].<ref name="baylor" />


== Education ==
== Education ==


Allred earned his undergraduate degree from [[Baylor University]].<ref name="baylor-bio" /> After his NFL career ended, he chose to pursue law and enrolled at the [[UC Berkeley School of Law|University of California, Berkeley School of Law]], where he earned his [[Juris Doctor]] (JD).<ref name="atl" /> His decision to attend law school was motivated by a desire to transition from professional athletics into a career focused on civil rights and public service. At Berkeley, Allred studied civil rights law and developed an interest in housing policy and voting rights, topics that would later define both his legal career and his political platform.<ref name="atl" />
Allred attended [[Baylor University]], where he earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree while playing football for the university's team.<ref name="baylor" /> His time at Baylor served as a springboard to professional football, but after his NFL career ended, Allred pursued a legal education.
 
He enrolled at the [[University of California, Berkeley School of Law]], where he earned his [[Juris Doctor]] (JD) degree.<ref name="abovethelaw" /> His legal training focused on civil rights law, and his education at Berkeley positioned him for roles in the federal government and later in private legal practice. During and after law school, Allred developed an interest in voting rights and civil rights issues that would become central to his later political career.<ref name="abovethelaw" />


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== Professional Football ===
=== Professional Football ===


After graduating from Baylor, Allred entered the [[National Football League]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2006. He signed with the [[Tennessee Titans]], where he played as a [[linebacker]] wearing number 56.<ref name="titans">{{cite web |title=Colin Allred Player Profile |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110106043815/http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/colin-allred/df455429-b7cc-49f4-8c41-2db02df09902/ |publisher=Tennessee Titans |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Standing 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 242 pounds, Allred spent four seasons with the Titans. During his NFL career, he recorded 46 total tackles.<ref name="titans" /> Allred was eventually released by the Titans, and rather than pursuing opportunities with other teams, he chose to leave professional football and redirect his career toward the legal profession.<ref name="atl" />
After graduating from Baylor University, Allred entered the NFL as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2006.<ref name="baylor" /> He signed with the [[Tennessee Titans]], where he played as a [[linebacker]] wearing number 56.<ref name="titans" /> Over the course of his NFL career, Allred recorded 46 total tackles during his time with the Titans.<ref name="titans" /> He stood 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 242 pounds during his playing days.<ref name="baylor" />
 
Allred's professional football career spanned four seasons with the Titans. While he was not a marquee player, his time in the NFL gave him a platform and name recognition that would later prove useful in his transition to public service. After being released by the Titans, Allred made the decision to leave professional football and pursue a career in law, a choice that redirected the trajectory of his professional life.<ref name="abovethelaw" />


=== Legal Career and Obama Administration ===
=== Legal Career and Obama Administration ===


After earning his JD from the University of California, Berkeley, Allred began his legal career at the law firm [[Perkins Coie]], where he worked as an attorney focusing on civil rights issues.<ref name="perkins">{{cite web |title=2015 Perkins Coie Diversity Year in Review |url=https://issuu.com/perkinscoie/docs/2015_perkinscoie_diversity_yir/28 |publisher=Perkins Coie |date=2015 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Following his retirement from professional football, Allred attended the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where he earned his JD. After completing his law degree, he entered public service, taking on multiple positions within the [[Obama administration]].<ref name="abovethelaw" />
 
Allred first served at the [[United States Department of Housing and Urban Development]] (HUD), where he worked on housing policy issues. He subsequently held a position at the [[Executive Office for United States Attorneys]], gaining experience in federal legal affairs and government operations.<ref name="abovethelaw" /> These roles provided Allred with a detailed understanding of federal policy and governance that informed his later work as a member of Congress.


Allred subsequently joined the [[Obama administration]], where he held multiple positions in the federal government. He first served at the [[United States Department of Housing and Urban Development]], working on housing policy issues. He later moved to the [[Executive Office for United States Attorneys]], where he continued his work in civil rights and public policy.<ref name="atl" /> These roles provided Allred with experience in federal governance and policy implementation that he would later draw upon during his congressional campaigns and tenure.
After his time in the Obama administration, Allred worked as a civil rights attorney. He was employed at the law firm [[Perkins Coie]], where he focused on voting rights litigation and civil rights matters.<ref>{{cite web |title=2015 Perkins Coie Diversity Year in Review |url=https://issuu.com/perkinscoie/docs/2015_perkinscoie_diversity_yir/28 |publisher=Perkins Coie |date=2015 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His work in voting rights law aligned with the policy interests he would later champion as a congressional candidate and officeholder.


=== 2018 Congressional Campaign ===
=== 2018 Congressional Campaign ===


In April 2017, Allred announced his candidacy for the [[United States House of Representatives]] in [[Texas's 32nd congressional district]], challenging 11-term Republican incumbent [[Pete Sessions]].<ref name="dmn-launch" /> Allred's campaign drew on his biography as a former NFL player, civil rights attorney, and Obama administration official, positioning him as a candidate who could appeal to the increasingly diverse and suburban electorate in the district.<ref name="dmn-launch" />
In April 2017, Allred announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in [[Texas's 32nd congressional district]], seeking to unseat longtime Republican incumbent [[Pete Sessions]].<ref name="dmn-launch">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2017-04-19 |title=Former NFL player Colin Allred launches campaign to unseat Pete Sessions |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-politics/2017/04/19/former-nfl-player-colin-allred-launches-campaign-unseat-pete-sessions |work=The Dallas Morning News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Sessions had held the seat for 11 terms and was a powerful figure in Republican congressional politics. The 32nd district encompassed the northeastern corner of Dallas as well as many of its northeastern suburbs.
 
Allred ran in a competitive Democratic primary, which culminated in a May 2018 runoff election. He defeated Lillian Salerno to win the Democratic nomination.<ref name="dmn-runoff">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-05-22 |title=Colin Allred beats Lillian Salerno for chance to unseat incumbent Republican Pete Sessions |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2018-elections/2018/05/22/colin-allred-beats-lillian-salerno-chance-unseat-incumbent-republican-pete-sessions |work=The Dallas Morning News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="txtrib-primary">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-05-22 |title=Texas congressional Democratic runoff results |url=https://www.texastribune.org/2018/05/22/texas-congressional-democratic-runoff-results-laura-moser-gina-ortiz-jones-colin-alred/ |work=The Texas Tribune |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The primary victory positioned Allred as the Democratic challenger in what was considered one of the most competitive House races in the country during the 2018 cycle.


In the Democratic primary on May 22, 2018, Allred advanced to a runoff election against Lillian Salerno.<ref name="txtrib-primary">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=May 22, 2018 |title=Texas Congressional Democratic Runoff Results |url=https://www.texastribune.org/2018/05/22/texas-congressional-democratic-runoff-results-laura-moser-gina-ortiz-jones-colin-alred/ |work=The Texas Tribune |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Allred won the runoff decisively, securing the Democratic nomination for the general election.<ref name="dmn-runoff">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=May 22, 2018 |title=Colin Allred beats Lillian Salerno for chance to unseat incumbent Republican Pete Sessions |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2018-elections/2018/05/22/colin-allred-beats-lillian-salerno-chance-unseat-incumbent-republican-pete-sessions |work=The Dallas Morning News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In the November 2018 general election, Allred defeated Pete Sessions, flipping the district from Republican to Democratic control.<ref name="cnbc" /><ref name="kera-midterm">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-11-06 |title=Texas midterm election results: Abbott, Cruz win re-election; Allred beats Sessions |url=http://www.keranews.org/post/texas-midterm-election-results-abbott-cruz-win-re-election-allred-beats-sessions |work=KERA News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The victory was part of a broader wave of Democratic gains in suburban districts across the country during the 2018 midterm elections. Allred's campaign drew on his biography — a former NFL player turned civil rights attorney — and focused on issues such as healthcare, particularly protections for pre-existing conditions under the [[Affordable Care Act]].


In the November 2018 general election, Allred defeated Sessions, ending the Republican's two-decade hold on the seat.<ref name="cnbc" /><ref name="kera-2018">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=November 2018 |title=Texas Midterm Election Results: Abbott, Cruz Win Re-Election; Allred Beats Sessions |url=http://www.keranews.org/post/texas-midterm-election-results-abbott-cruz-win-re-election-allred-beats-sessions |work=KERA News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The victory was part of a broader wave of Democratic gains in suburban districts across the United States during the [[2018 United States elections|2018 midterm elections]]. Following his election, Allred was chosen by his fellow incoming Democratic members as the freshman class co-president of the [[New Democrat Coalition]].<ref name="dmn-freshman">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=November 28, 2018 |title=Colin Allred elected freshman class co-president of New Democrats in Congress |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2018/11/28/colin-allred-elected-freshman-class-co-president-new-democrats-congress |work=The Dallas Morning News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Following his election, Allred was chosen by his fellow incoming Democratic members as freshman class co-president of the [[New Democrat Coalition]].<ref name="dmn-freshman">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-11-28 |title=Colin Allred elected freshman class co-president of New Democrats in Congress |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2018/11/28/colin-allred-elected-freshman-class-co-president-new-democrats-congress |work=The Dallas Morning News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> This selection signaled his alignment with the coalition's centrist, pragmatic approach to governance.


=== U.S. House of Representatives (2019–2025) ===
=== U.S. House of Representatives (2019–2025) ===


Allred took office on January 3, 2019, representing the 32nd congressional district of Texas.<ref name="bioguide" /><ref name="congress">{{cite web |title=Representative Colin Allred |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/colin-allred/A000376 |publisher=Congress.gov |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The district encompassed the northeastern portion of Dallas and many of its northeastern suburban communities.
Allred took office on January 3, 2019, representing Texas's 32nd congressional district.<ref name="bioguide" /><ref name="congress">{{cite web |title=Representative Colin Allred |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/colin-allred/A000376 |publisher=Congress.gov |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He served three terms in the House, winning re-election in 2020 and 2022.<ref name="elections-sos">{{cite web |title=Election History |url=https://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist331_state.htm |publisher=Texas Secretary of State |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


During his time in Congress, Allred was re-elected in both 2020 and 2022, serving a total of three terms.<ref name="congress" /> He was affiliated with the [[New Democrat Coalition]], a caucus of moderate and center-left Democrats within the House.<ref name="dmn-freshman" />
During his time in Congress, Allred positioned himself as a moderate Democrat, consistent with his role in the New Democrat Coalition. He focused on issues including healthcare access, infrastructure, veterans' affairs, and voting rights — the latter drawing on his background as a civil rights attorney.<ref name="congress" />


Allred's congressional tenure included engagement with issues related to civil rights, housing, and gun violence. In May 2023, he publicly addressed the [[2023 Allen, Texas outlet mall shooting|mass shooting in Allen, Texas]], which occurred in his region of the state.
Allred appeared and spoke on multiple occasions on the floor of the House and in committee settings. He addressed subjects ranging from domestic policy to national security matters over the course of his three terms.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colin Allred – C-SPAN |url=https://www.c-span.org/person/?117092 |publisher=C-SPAN |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== 2024 Senate Campaign ===
His tenure coincided with a period of significant political turbulence, including the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the [[January 6 United States Capitol attack|January 6, 2021, Capitol attack]], and contentious debates over voting rights legislation. As a representative of a competitive suburban district, Allred navigated these issues while maintaining an appeal to a politically diverse constituency.


Rather than seeking a fourth term in the House, Allred chose to challenge Republican incumbent [[Ted Cruz]] in the [[2024 United States Senate election in Texas]].<ref name="fec">{{cite web |title=Colin Allred FEC Candidate Profile |url=https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8TX32098 |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The race attracted national attention as one of the most closely watched Senate contests of the 2024 cycle. Allred ran on his record as a congressman, his background as a former NFL player and civil rights attorney, and positions on issues such as healthcare, reproductive rights, and voting access.
=== 2024 U.S. Senate Campaign ===


Allred was ultimately defeated by Cruz in the November 2024 general election.<ref name="sos-results">{{cite web |title=Election Results |url=https://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist331_state.htm |publisher=Texas Secretary of State |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> However, Allred outperformed the Democratic presidential ticket in the concurrent [[2024 United States presidential election|presidential election]] in Texas by 5.5 percentage points, a margin that analysts noted as significant in a state that has leaned Republican in statewide elections for decades.
Rather than seek a fourth term in the House, Allred announced his candidacy for the [[United States Senate]] in the [[2024 United States Senate election in Texas|2024 Texas Senate race]], challenging Republican incumbent [[Ted Cruz]].<ref name="fec">{{cite web |title=Colin Allred – FEC Candidate Information |url=https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8TX32098 |publisher=Federal Election Commission |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The race attracted national attention as one of the most closely watched Senate contests of the 2024 election cycle. Allred's candidacy was seen as a test of whether a Democrat could win statewide in Texas, building on the narrowing margins observed in previous cycles.


His departure from the House meant that [[Texas's 32nd congressional district]] passed to his successor, [[Julie Johnson]], who took office in January 2025.<ref name="txtrib-drop" />
Cruz ultimately won re-election, defeating Allred in the November 2024 general election. However, Allred outperformed the Democratic presidential ticket in the concurrent [[2024 United States presidential election|presidential election]] in Texas by 5.5 percentage points, a result that suggested stronger-than-expected support for his candidacy relative to the national party's standing in the state.<ref name="txtrib-pivot" />


=== 2025–2026: Return to Congressional Candidacy ===
Allred's successor in the 32nd congressional district was [[Julie Johnson]], who took office on January 3, 2025.


In July 2025, Allred announced that he would challenge Republican incumbent [[John Cornyn]] in the [[2026 United States Senate election in Texas|2026 United States Senate election]].<ref name="txtrib-drop" /> However, in December 2025, Allred withdrew from the Senate race and announced he would instead run for the newly drawn [[Texas's 33rd congressional district]], a Dallas-based seat created through [[redistricting]].<ref name="txtrib-drop" /> His decision to pivot from the Senate race to a House campaign was reported as a significant development in Texas Democratic politics.
=== 2025–2026: Senate Bid and Congressional Pivot ===


The decision came shortly before U.S. Representative [[Jasmine Crockett]] entered the Democratic primary for the Senate seat.<ref name="hpm">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=February 4, 2026 |title=Texas Democrats were united after upset victory in Tarrant County. Then Allred lambasted Talarico |url=https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2026/02/04/542592/crockett-talarico-allred-texas-democrat-senate-primary/ |work=Houston Public Media |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Allred subsequently endorsed Crockett in the Democratic Senate primary, publicly voicing his support for her candidacy over that of fellow Democrat [[James Talarico]].<ref name="nbcdfw">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=February 2026 |title=Senate primary turns fiery as Colin Allred backs Jasmine Crockett |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/lone-star-politics/senate-primary-turns-fiery-colin-allred-backs-jasmine-crockett/3977783/ |work=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In July 2025, Allred announced he would challenge Republican incumbent U.S. Senator [[John Cornyn]] in the [[2026 United States Senate elections|2026 election]].<ref name="txtrib-pivot" /> However, in December 2025, he withdrew from the Senate race and announced instead that he would run for the U.S. House of Representatives in the newly drawn [[Texas's 33rd congressional district|33rd Congressional District]], a Dallas-based seat created through redistricting.<ref name="txtrib-pivot" />


In early 2026, a dispute emerged involving allegations that Talarico had made racially charged remarks about Allred. An influencer reported that Talarico had referred to Allred as a "mediocre Black man," a characterization that Talarico denied.<ref name="politico-mediocre">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=February 2, 2026 |title=A 'mediocre' comment has put Talarico's Texas Senate campaign in the hot seat |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/02/a-mediocre-comment-has-put-talaricos-texas-senate-campaign-in-the-hot-seat-00761260 |work=Politico |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Allred publicly called on Talarico to apologize for the alleged remark.<ref name="cbsnews">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=February 2026 |title=Congressional candidate Colin Allred wants James Talarico to apologize for alleged racially charged remark about him |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/congressional-candidate-colin-allred-wants-james-talarico-to-apologize-alleged-racially-charged-remark/ |work=CBS News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="fox4">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=February 2026 |title=Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment |url=https://www.fox4news.com/news/colin-allred-blasts-senate-hopeful-james-talarico-over-alleged-racial-remarks |work=FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The incident drew significant media coverage and became a focal point of the Democratic primary contest in Texas.<ref name="statesman">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=February 2026 |title=Why Colin Allred dropped neutrality and is endorsing Jasmine Crockett for Senate |url=https://www.statesman.com/news/politics/state/article/talarico-crockett-allred-senate-race-21329452.php |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
The decision to pivot from a statewide Senate race to a congressional district campaign was driven in part by changes in Texas's political map following redistricting. The new 33rd district encompassed much of the Dallas area, territory familiar to Allred from his previous service representing the 32nd district.<ref name="kera-guide">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02-16 |title=Redistricting, halted senate bid lead to competitive Dem primary in Dallas area |url=https://www.keranews.org/elections-2026/2026-02-16/julie-johnson-colin-allred-congress-district-33-voter-guide |work=KERA News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Allred's campaign for the 33rd congressional district placed him in a competitive Democratic primary. His entry into the race was shaped both by redistricting, which created the new Dallas-area seat, and by his decision to leave the Senate race.<ref name="kera-2026">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=February 16, 2026 |title=Redistricting, halted senate bid lead to competitive Dem primary in Dallas area |url=https://www.keranews.org/elections-2026/2026-02-16/julie-johnson-colin-allred-congress-district-33-voter-guide |work=KERA News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The race also positioned Allred in potential competition with Julie Johnson, who had succeeded him in the House representing the 32nd district and was also connected to the new 33rd district.<ref name="kera-2026" />
In early 2026, Allred became involved in the broader Texas Democratic political landscape when he publicly endorsed U.S. Representative [[Jasmine Crockett]] in the [[2026 United States Senate elections|Democratic primary for U.S. Senate]].<ref name="nbc-endorse">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02 |title=Senate primary turns fiery as Colin Allred backs Jasmine Crockett |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/lone-star-politics/senate-primary-turns-fiery-colin-allred-backs-jasmine-crockett/3977783/ |work=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His endorsement came amid a public dispute with Democratic Senate candidate [[James Talarico]], after reports emerged that Talarico had allegedly made a racially charged comment about Allred. Allred called on Talarico to apologize for the alleged remark, characterizing it as offensive.<ref name="cbs-talarico">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02 |title=Congressional candidate Colin Allred wants James Talarico to apologize for alleged racially charged remark about him |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/congressional-candidate-colin-allred-wants-james-talarico-to-apologize-alleged-racially-charged-remark/ |work=CBS News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="politico-mediocre">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02-02 |title=A 'mediocre' comment has put Talarico's Texas Senate campaign in the hot seat |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/02/a-mediocre-comment-has-put-talaricos-texas-senate-campaign-in-the-hot-seat-00761260 |work=Politico |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The incident attracted significant media coverage and became a notable episode in the 2026 Texas Democratic primary season.<ref name="fox4-talarico">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02 |title=Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment |url=https://www.fox4news.com/news/colin-allred-blasts-senate-hopeful-james-talarico-over-alleged-racial-remarks |work=FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="hpm-dems">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02-04 |title=Texas Democrats were united after upset victory in Tarrant County. Then Allred lambasted Talarico |url=https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2026/02/04/542592/crockett-talarico-allred-texas-democrat-senate-primary/ |work=Houston Public Media |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="statesman-endorse">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02 |title=Why Colin Allred dropped neutrality and is endorsing Jasmine Crockett for Senate |url=https://www.statesman.com/news/politics/state/article/talarico-crockett-allred-senate-race-21329452.php |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Colin Allred was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and has maintained his ties to the city throughout his career.<ref name="dmn-launch" /> He has two children.<ref name="bioguide" /> Allred has spoken publicly about his upbringing in a single-parent household and the influence of his mother, a public school teacher, on his values and career path.<ref name="atl" />
Allred was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and has maintained deep ties to the city throughout his career.<ref name="dmn-launch" /> He has two children.<ref name="bioguide" /> Allred has spoken publicly about the influence of his upbringing on his values, including his mother's work as a public school teacher and the community environment of North Dallas in which he was raised.<ref name="abovethelaw" />


Allred's transition from professional football to law and then to politics has been a recurring theme in media profiles. He has discussed the physical toll of his NFL career and his motivation to pursue a second career in public service after leaving the sport.<ref name="atl" />
After his NFL career and legal education, Allred returned to Dallas, where he lived while serving in Congress and during his subsequent political campaigns. His personal connection to the Dallas area has been a consistent theme in his political career, informing his focus on local issues affecting the communities he has represented.<ref name="dmn-launch" />


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Allred's 2018 victory over Pete Sessions was one of the most notable Democratic gains in the [[2018 United States House of Representatives elections|2018 midterm elections]], particularly in Texas, where the result signaled shifting political dynamics in suburban districts that had long been considered Republican strongholds.<ref name="cnbc" /><ref name="kera-2018" /> His election as freshman class co-president of the New Democrat Coalition was an early sign of his standing among incoming Democratic members of Congress.<ref name="dmn-freshman" />
Allred's election to Congress in 2018 was covered extensively as part of the national narrative of the Democratic wave in suburban districts during the midterm elections. His defeat of Pete Sessions, a senior Republican who had served 11 terms, was considered one of the most significant upsets of the cycle.<ref name="cnbc" /><ref name="kera-midterm" />
 
His selection as freshman class co-president of the New Democrat Coalition reflected recognition by his peers of his leadership capabilities among the incoming class of Democratic members.<ref name="dmn-freshman" />
 
Allred's 2024 Senate campaign against Ted Cruz garnered national attention and significant fundraising, further raising his profile within the Democratic Party. While he did not win the race, his performance relative to the Democratic presidential ticket in Texas — outrunning it by 5.5 percentage points — was noted by political analysts as indicative of his personal electoral strength in the state.<ref name="txtrib-pivot" />
 
== Legacy ==
 
As of early 2026, Allred remains an active figure in Texas Democratic politics. His career trajectory — from professional athlete to civil rights attorney to federal officeholder — has been cited as an example of the diverse backgrounds from which American political leaders emerge.<ref name="abovethelaw" />


During the 2024 Senate race, Allred's performance against Ted Cruz—outrunning the Democratic presidential ticket in Texas by 5.5 percentage points—was noted by political analysts as a significant achievement for a Democratic candidate in a state that has not elected a Democrat to statewide office since the 1990s.<ref name="txtrib-drop" />
His 2018 victory over Pete Sessions contributed to the broader shift in suburban political dynamics that reshaped the U.S. House of Representatives during the Trump era. The 32nd district's flip from Republican to Democratic control was emblematic of changes occurring in educated, diversifying suburban areas across the country.<ref name="cnbc" /><ref name="kera-midterm" />


Allred's unusual career trajectory—from NFL linebacker to civil rights lawyer to congressman—has been the subject of extensive media coverage, with outlets such as ''Above the Law'', ''The Dallas Morning News'', ''CNBC'', and ''The Texas Tribune'' profiling his path from professional sports to public service.<ref name="atl" /><ref name="dmn-launch" /><ref name="cnbc" />
Allred's 2024 Senate campaign, though unsuccessful, demonstrated the continued competitiveness of Democratic candidates in Texas statewide races and provided organizational infrastructure and voter data that other Texas Democrats have sought to build upon. His decision to re-enter congressional politics in 2025 by seeking the newly created 33rd district seat reflects his ongoing engagement with electoral politics and the Dallas-area electorate.<ref name="txtrib-pivot" /><ref name="kera-guide" />


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Colin Allred
BornColin Zachary Allred
15 4, 1983
BirthplaceDallas, Texas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPolitician, civil rights lawyer, former professional football player
Known forU.S. Representative for Texas's 32nd congressional district (2019–2025)
EducationBaylor University (BA)
University of California, Berkeley (JD)
Children2
Website[colinallred.com Official site]

Colin Zachary Allred (born April 15, 1983) is an American politician, civil rights lawyer, and former professional football player who served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 32nd congressional district from 2019 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, Allred defeated 11-term Republican incumbent Pete Sessions in the 2018 midterm elections, becoming the first Democrat to represent the district in decades.[1] Before entering politics, Allred played as a linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons.[2] After his football career ended, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and went on to serve in multiple roles within the Obama administration, including positions at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Executive Office for United States Attorneys.[3] Allred was re-elected to the House in 2020 and 2022 before forgoing a fourth term to challenge Republican incumbent Ted Cruz in the 2024 U.S. Senate election in Texas. He lost that race but outperformed the Democratic presidential ticket in Texas by 5.5 percentage points. In December 2025, Allred announced he would run for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District based in Dallas.[4]

Early Life

Colin Zachary Allred was born on April 15, 1983, in Dallas, Texas.[5] He was raised in North Dallas, where he attended Hillcrest High School.[6] Growing up in Dallas shaped Allred's connection to the community he would later represent in Congress. His mother, a public school teacher, raised him in modest circumstances, and Allred has spoken publicly about how his upbringing informed his views on opportunity and public service.[3]

At Hillcrest High School, Allred distinguished himself as a football player, earning recognition that would lead to a collegiate athletic career. His talent on the field opened doors to higher education, and he went on to attend Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he played football for the Baylor Bears.[6]

Education

Allred attended Baylor University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree while playing football for the university's team.[6] His time at Baylor served as a springboard to professional football, but after his NFL career ended, Allred pursued a legal education.

He enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree.[3] His legal training focused on civil rights law, and his education at Berkeley positioned him for roles in the federal government and later in private legal practice. During and after law school, Allred developed an interest in voting rights and civil rights issues that would become central to his later political career.[3]

Career

Professional Football

After graduating from Baylor University, Allred entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2006.[6] He signed with the Tennessee Titans, where he played as a linebacker wearing number 56.[2] Over the course of his NFL career, Allred recorded 46 total tackles during his time with the Titans.[2] He stood 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 242 pounds during his playing days.[6]

Allred's professional football career spanned four seasons with the Titans. While he was not a marquee player, his time in the NFL gave him a platform and name recognition that would later prove useful in his transition to public service. After being released by the Titans, Allred made the decision to leave professional football and pursue a career in law, a choice that redirected the trajectory of his professional life.[3]

Legal Career and Obama Administration

Following his retirement from professional football, Allred attended the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where he earned his JD. After completing his law degree, he entered public service, taking on multiple positions within the Obama administration.[3]

Allred first served at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where he worked on housing policy issues. He subsequently held a position at the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, gaining experience in federal legal affairs and government operations.[3] These roles provided Allred with a detailed understanding of federal policy and governance that informed his later work as a member of Congress.

After his time in the Obama administration, Allred worked as a civil rights attorney. He was employed at the law firm Perkins Coie, where he focused on voting rights litigation and civil rights matters.[7] His work in voting rights law aligned with the policy interests he would later champion as a congressional candidate and officeholder.

2018 Congressional Campaign

In April 2017, Allred announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas's 32nd congressional district, seeking to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Pete Sessions.[8] Sessions had held the seat for 11 terms and was a powerful figure in Republican congressional politics. The 32nd district encompassed the northeastern corner of Dallas as well as many of its northeastern suburbs.

Allred ran in a competitive Democratic primary, which culminated in a May 2018 runoff election. He defeated Lillian Salerno to win the Democratic nomination.[9][10] The primary victory positioned Allred as the Democratic challenger in what was considered one of the most competitive House races in the country during the 2018 cycle.

In the November 2018 general election, Allred defeated Pete Sessions, flipping the district from Republican to Democratic control.[1][11] The victory was part of a broader wave of Democratic gains in suburban districts across the country during the 2018 midterm elections. Allred's campaign drew on his biography — a former NFL player turned civil rights attorney — and focused on issues such as healthcare, particularly protections for pre-existing conditions under the Affordable Care Act.

Following his election, Allred was chosen by his fellow incoming Democratic members as freshman class co-president of the New Democrat Coalition.[12] This selection signaled his alignment with the coalition's centrist, pragmatic approach to governance.

U.S. House of Representatives (2019–2025)

Allred took office on January 3, 2019, representing Texas's 32nd congressional district.[5][13] He served three terms in the House, winning re-election in 2020 and 2022.[14]

During his time in Congress, Allred positioned himself as a moderate Democrat, consistent with his role in the New Democrat Coalition. He focused on issues including healthcare access, infrastructure, veterans' affairs, and voting rights — the latter drawing on his background as a civil rights attorney.[13]

Allred appeared and spoke on multiple occasions on the floor of the House and in committee settings. He addressed subjects ranging from domestic policy to national security matters over the course of his three terms.[15]

His tenure coincided with a period of significant political turbulence, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, and contentious debates over voting rights legislation. As a representative of a competitive suburban district, Allred navigated these issues while maintaining an appeal to a politically diverse constituency.

2024 U.S. Senate Campaign

Rather than seek a fourth term in the House, Allred announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in the 2024 Texas Senate race, challenging Republican incumbent Ted Cruz.[16] The race attracted national attention as one of the most closely watched Senate contests of the 2024 election cycle. Allred's candidacy was seen as a test of whether a Democrat could win statewide in Texas, building on the narrowing margins observed in previous cycles.

Cruz ultimately won re-election, defeating Allred in the November 2024 general election. However, Allred outperformed the Democratic presidential ticket in the concurrent presidential election in Texas by 5.5 percentage points, a result that suggested stronger-than-expected support for his candidacy relative to the national party's standing in the state.[4]

Allred's successor in the 32nd congressional district was Julie Johnson, who took office on January 3, 2025.

2025–2026: Senate Bid and Congressional Pivot

In July 2025, Allred announced he would challenge Republican incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 election.[4] However, in December 2025, he withdrew from the Senate race and announced instead that he would run for the U.S. House of Representatives in the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, a Dallas-based seat created through redistricting.[4]

The decision to pivot from a statewide Senate race to a congressional district campaign was driven in part by changes in Texas's political map following redistricting. The new 33rd district encompassed much of the Dallas area, territory familiar to Allred from his previous service representing the 32nd district.[17]

In early 2026, Allred became involved in the broader Texas Democratic political landscape when he publicly endorsed U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.[18] His endorsement came amid a public dispute with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, after reports emerged that Talarico had allegedly made a racially charged comment about Allred. Allred called on Talarico to apologize for the alleged remark, characterizing it as offensive.[19][20] The incident attracted significant media coverage and became a notable episode in the 2026 Texas Democratic primary season.[21][22][23]

Personal Life

Allred was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and has maintained deep ties to the city throughout his career.[8] He has two children.[5] Allred has spoken publicly about the influence of his upbringing on his values, including his mother's work as a public school teacher and the community environment of North Dallas in which he was raised.[3]

After his NFL career and legal education, Allred returned to Dallas, where he lived while serving in Congress and during his subsequent political campaigns. His personal connection to the Dallas area has been a consistent theme in his political career, informing his focus on local issues affecting the communities he has represented.[8]

Recognition

Allred's election to Congress in 2018 was covered extensively as part of the national narrative of the Democratic wave in suburban districts during the midterm elections. His defeat of Pete Sessions, a senior Republican who had served 11 terms, was considered one of the most significant upsets of the cycle.[1][11]

His selection as freshman class co-president of the New Democrat Coalition reflected recognition by his peers of his leadership capabilities among the incoming class of Democratic members.[12]

Allred's 2024 Senate campaign against Ted Cruz garnered national attention and significant fundraising, further raising his profile within the Democratic Party. While he did not win the race, his performance relative to the Democratic presidential ticket in Texas — outrunning it by 5.5 percentage points — was noted by political analysts as indicative of his personal electoral strength in the state.[4]

Legacy

As of early 2026, Allred remains an active figure in Texas Democratic politics. His career trajectory — from professional athlete to civil rights attorney to federal officeholder — has been cited as an example of the diverse backgrounds from which American political leaders emerge.[3]

His 2018 victory over Pete Sessions contributed to the broader shift in suburban political dynamics that reshaped the U.S. House of Representatives during the Trump era. The 32nd district's flip from Republican to Democratic control was emblematic of changes occurring in educated, diversifying suburban areas across the country.[1][11]

Allred's 2024 Senate campaign, though unsuccessful, demonstrated the continued competitiveness of Democratic candidates in Texas statewide races and provided organizational infrastructure and voter data that other Texas Democrats have sought to build upon. His decision to re-enter congressional politics in 2025 by seeking the newly created 33rd district seat reflects his ongoing engagement with electoral politics and the Dallas-area electorate.[4][17]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Democrat Colin Allred is projected to beat longtime GOP Rep. Pete Sessions in Texas: NBC News".CNBC.2018-11-06.https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/06/democrat-colin-allred-is-projected-to-beat-longtime-gop-rep-pete-sessions-in-texas-nbc-news.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Colin Allred Player Profile".Tennessee Titans.https://web.archive.org/web/20110106043815/http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/colin-allred/df455429-b7cc-49f4-8c41-2db02df09902/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "Berkeley Law Alum And Former NFL Player Colin Allred On Following Obama, The American Dream, And His Path Back To Dallas".Above the Law.2018-02.https://abovethelaw.com/2018/02/berkeley-law-alum-and-former-nfl-player-colin-allred-on-following-obama-the-american-dream-and-his-path-back-to-dallas/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "Colin Allred drops Senate bid, pivots to run for Congress".The Texas Tribune.2025-12-08.https://www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/colin-allred-drops-out-senate-democratic-primary-congress-33rd-district-dallas/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "ALLRED, Colin Zachary".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=A000376.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Colin Allred Player Bio – Baylor Bears Football".Baylor Bears.https://web.archive.org/web/20060829100017/http://baylorbears.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/allred_colin00.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ "2015 Perkins Coie Diversity Year in Review".Perkins Coie.2015.https://issuu.com/perkinscoie/docs/2015_perkinscoie_diversity_yir/28.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Former NFL player Colin Allred launches campaign to unseat Pete Sessions".The Dallas Morning News.2017-04-19.https://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-politics/2017/04/19/former-nfl-player-colin-allred-launches-campaign-unseat-pete-sessions.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "Colin Allred beats Lillian Salerno for chance to unseat incumbent Republican Pete Sessions".The Dallas Morning News.2018-05-22.https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2018-elections/2018/05/22/colin-allred-beats-lillian-salerno-chance-unseat-incumbent-republican-pete-sessions.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ "Texas congressional Democratic runoff results".The Texas Tribune.2018-05-22.https://www.texastribune.org/2018/05/22/texas-congressional-democratic-runoff-results-laura-moser-gina-ortiz-jones-colin-alred/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "Texas midterm election results: Abbott, Cruz win re-election; Allred beats Sessions".KERA News.2018-11-06.http://www.keranews.org/post/texas-midterm-election-results-abbott-cruz-win-re-election-allred-beats-sessions.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Colin Allred elected freshman class co-president of New Democrats in Congress".The Dallas Morning News.2018-11-28.https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2018/11/28/colin-allred-elected-freshman-class-co-president-new-democrats-congress.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Representative Colin Allred".Congress.gov.https://www.congress.gov/member/colin-allred/A000376.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "Election History".Texas Secretary of State.https://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist331_state.htm.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ "Colin Allred – C-SPAN".C-SPAN.https://www.c-span.org/person/?117092.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ "Colin Allred – FEC Candidate Information".Federal Election Commission.https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8TX32098.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Redistricting, halted senate bid lead to competitive Dem primary in Dallas area".KERA News.2026-02-16.https://www.keranews.org/elections-2026/2026-02-16/julie-johnson-colin-allred-congress-district-33-voter-guide.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ "Senate primary turns fiery as Colin Allred backs Jasmine Crockett".NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.2026-02.https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/lone-star-politics/senate-primary-turns-fiery-colin-allred-backs-jasmine-crockett/3977783/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ "Congressional candidate Colin Allred wants James Talarico to apologize for alleged racially charged remark about him".CBS News.2026-02.https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/congressional-candidate-colin-allred-wants-james-talarico-to-apologize-alleged-racially-charged-remark/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "A 'mediocre' comment has put Talarico's Texas Senate campaign in the hot seat".Politico.2026-02-02.https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/02/a-mediocre-comment-has-put-talaricos-texas-senate-campaign-in-the-hot-seat-00761260.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ "Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment".FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.2026-02.https://www.fox4news.com/news/colin-allred-blasts-senate-hopeful-james-talarico-over-alleged-racial-remarks.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  22. ↑ "Texas Democrats were united after upset victory in Tarrant County. Then Allred lambasted Talarico".Houston Public Media.2026-02-04.https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2026/02/04/542592/crockett-talarico-allred-texas-democrat-senate-primary/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  23. ↑ "Why Colin Allred dropped neutrality and is endorsing Jasmine Crockett for Senate".Austin American-Statesman.2026-02.https://www.statesman.com/news/politics/state/article/talarico-crockett-allred-senate-race-21329452.php.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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