Colin Allred abandons his Senate campaign to run for a House seat, clearing the path for Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s expected Senate bid announcement.

Allred said avoiding a divisive Democratic primary protects the party’s chances in November against GOP incumbent John Cornyn in a state critical to Senate control.

But Democrats face significant obstacles in Texas, where recent statewide candidates have narrowly or decisively lost to Republican opponents in a GOP stronghold.

Former Rep. Colin Allred is ending his U.S. Senate campaign in Texas and instead will attempt a House comeback bid, potentially paving the way for Rep. Jasmine Crockett to enter the race for Democrats’ nomination in a state that is critical for the party’s long-shot hopes to reclaim a Senate majority in next year’s midte

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