Overview

• Colin Allred outraises Ted Cruz and other Democratic rivals in the last quarter of 2023, signaling strong support within the party.
• Ted Cruz maintains a lead in polls among Texas millennials and overall electorate, despite Democratic hopes for a shift.
• Roland Gutierrez argues only a Latino candidate can defeat Cruz, citing demographic advantages and past election performances.
• Polls show both Allred and Gutierrez trailing Cruz, with Allred seen as the favorite to win the Democratic primary.
• Gutierrez's campaign memos argue he is the best Democrat to challenge Cruz, emphasizing appeal to swing and Latino voters.