Colin Allred, a Texas Democrat and former congressman, has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2026. This marks his second attempt at the Senate, having lost to Ted Cruz in a previous election. Allred aims to challenge the seat currently held by John Cornyn and has pledged to fight corruption as part of his campaign. With a crowded field expected in this election cycle, Allred is determined to secure a Democratic victory in what has become a heated Senate race in Texas.