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9mo ago

Colin Allred Outraises Ted Cruz in Second Quarter

Despite Allred's fundraising lead, Cruz maintains a larger campaign war chest going into the final stretch.

Senator Ted Cruz speaking at a news conference to unveil the Take It Down Act to protect victims against non-consensual intimate image abuse, on Capitol Hill on June 18, 2024 in Washington, D.C. Cruz was outraised by Democratic rival Colin Allred in the second quarter of 2024 according to campaign finance fillings.
FILE - Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to the media during a press conference on the border, Sept. 27, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Democrats hoping to hold their slim Senate majority after November 2024 are looking for upsets in two unlikely places, Texas and Florida, to help neutralize potential setbacks elsewhere. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, will have to overcome Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-Texas, before he can take on Cruz. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas,

Overview

  • Allred raised $10.5 million from April to June, surpassing Cruz's $7.9 million.
  • Cruz has $12.1 million cash on hand, compared to Allred's $10.4 million.
  • The race remains competitive, with recent polls showing Cruz's lead ranging from 3 to 10 points.
  • Allred's campaign has aggressively invested in television ads across major Texas cities.
  • National Democrats have yet to heavily invest in Allred's campaign, focusing on other states.