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Colin Allred
The ad baselessly claims Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas), who is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), supports reparations for slavery.
The congressman from Dallas ran as a moderate, defeating a more progressive opponent.
Rep. Colin Allred has a Democratic primary opponent, the state lawmaker who represents Uvalde, in his bid for a U.S. Senate seat.
The former NFL player and third-term representative is the first prominent Democrat to enter the Texas contest.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Members of Congress recalled the trauma of being at the Capitol as it was stormed and urged the passage of legislation to protect voting rights.
Allred, a civil rights lawyer, defeated Texas Rep. Pete Sessions, one of the most powerful Republicans in the House.
The actor is going to work... literally... to help in swing districts.