Texas Democratic Senate Candidates Clash on Immigration, Unite on Abortion Rights

In a debate hosted by the Texas AFL-CIO, candidates Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez, and Carl Sherman discussed key issues, revealing both shared stances and sharp disagreements.

Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez, and Carl Sherman, participated in a debate hosted by the Texas AFL-CIO, where they discussed key issues such as immigration, abortion rights, gun control, and international relations.
Gutierrez criticized Allred for his recent support of a Republican resolution criticizing President Joe Biden's handling of the immigration crisis on the southern border, arguing that it runs contrary to bipartisanship.
All three candidates expressed support for immigration reform and concern about the politicization of the border issue.
On the topic of abortion rights, all candidates condemned recent actions overturning the nationwide right to an abortion and expressed their commitment to restoring and protecting women's reproductive rights.
While Gutierrez called for a complete ban on automatic assault rifles, Allred advocated for increased background checks on gun purchases and the implementation of red flag laws.