Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the time zone for the start of the Ted Cruz and Colin Allred debate.

But energy was in short supply on the debate stage Thursday in Atlanta for the Democratic standard-bearer. Allred, a three-term congressman from Dallas who is giving up a safe U.S. House seat to ...

Former Representative Colin Allred speaks during a campaign event in San Antonio on October 3, 2024. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court on November 1 ...

Colin Allred, sparred Tuesday over immigration, abortion and transgender rights in a feisty debate that is expected to be the only onstage face-off between the two candidates ahead of the Nov. 5 ...

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Colin Allred, a member of Congress, at their only scheduled debate this month in Dallas. (Shelby Tauber/Pool/Zuma Press) Texas Rep.

Colin Allred met for their only debate Tuesday night, trading attacks over abortion and immigration in a closely watched race that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. Senate.