Summary
Colin Allred announced he is dropping out of the race for the U.S. Senate nomination in Texas. Instead, he will run for a position in a newly created congressional district in Texas.
Key Facts
- Colin Allred was running for the U.S. Senate nomination in the Texas Democratic primary.
- He decided to exit the Senate race to avoid a divisive primary election.
- Allred expressed concerns about the impact a contested primary could have on party unity.
- He plans to run for election in the newly drawn Congressional District 33 in Texas.
- Allred made his decision known through an official statement on Monday.