Dallas, Texas – In a crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Senator Ted Cruz, former Congressman Colin Allred emerged victorious, securing 52% of the vote according to a recent poll from The Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin.
The Contenders
The primary featured a diverse field of nine candidates vying for the Democratic nomination:
- Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas
- State Senator Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio
- State Representative and former DeSoto Mayor Carl Sherman
- Meri Gomez, a tax accountant from Mission
- Mark Gonzalez, former Nueces County District Attorney
- A. “Robert” Hassan, a businessman from Katy
- Steve Keough, a retired Navy captain and law professor
- Heli Rodriguez Prilliman, an entrepreneur from Fort Worth
- Thierry Tchenko, a political organizer in Houston
A Clear Victory
Despite the crowded field, Allred’s commanding lead in the polls translated to a decisive victory on Super Tuesday. Early returns across the state showed Allred outperforming his competitors by a significant margin.
General Election Showdown
With the primary race settled, Allred now shifts his focus to the general election on November 5th, where he will face incumbent Senator Ted Cruz.
According to election data:
- Colin Allred (D) secured 59% of the vote
- Roland Gutierrez (D) garnered 17%
- Mark Gonzalez (D) received 9%
- Meri Gomez (D) earned 5%
- Carl Sherman (D) obtained 3%
- A. Robert Hassan (D) and Steve Keough (D) each received 2%
- Heli Rodriguez Prilliman (D) and Thierry Tchenko (D) garnered 1%
Allred’s Victory Sets Stage for Showdown with Cruz
Colin Allred’s triumph in the Democratic primary sets the stage for a highly anticipated showdown with incumbent Senator Ted Cruz in the general election. With the race heating up, all eyes will be on Texas as the candidates vie for control of this crucial Senate seat.
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