Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Democracy: What, if anything, needs to be done to protect our democracy and restore faith in our institutions?
Immigration: What policy changes are needed so the U.S immigration system is both effective and humane?
International Relations: What is the role of the U.S. in protecting democracy across the world and how do we balance that position against our economic interests?
Climate Change: What measures, if any, need to be taken at the federal level to address the impacts of climate change?
Stream the Democrat Primary Voters Guide
Colin Allred
I've spent my three terms in Congress working with folks in both parties to get things done. Texans can't afford 6 more years of extreme politicians. We need a Senator we can count on.
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As a voting rights lawyer and a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I have worked to protect our democracy. I've championed reforms to root out corruption, get big money out of politics, end gerrymandering, and ensure every eligible voter can easily exercise their constitutional right to vote. I have also championed modernizing the Voting Rights Act to protect the right to vote.
My mother was raised in Brownsville and I often spent summers visiting my grandmother in the Rio Grande Valley. Our current immigration system is broken and I support comprehensive reform that includes securing our borders, protecting Dreamers, and providing a pathway to earned citizenship for those who are working hard and obeying the law. I will work with both parties to get this done.
I have served on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and I believe a strong national defense is critical to protecting America and our interests around the world. We must defend democracy and democratic values. It's why I support Ukraine and its effort to defend its democracy against Russian aggression. I also believe we must deter Chinese aggression and stand by our partner Taiwan.
We need action to address the climate crisis, and an all-of-the-above energy strategy that keeps costs low, keeps jobs in Texas and creates a more reliable electric grid. Texas is an energy leader and I will continue to support responsible oil and gas production and build on the historic investments we made in reducing pollution and growing wind, solar, hydrogen and other forms of clean energy.
