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Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024

Heading into the primary, the U.S. House member and state senator answer questions on guns, the border, abortion and other parts of their platforms.

From left: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas. The two are running to be the Democratic nominee to face Ted Cruz in the 2024 senatorial race.

Guns and gun safety

Immigration and border security

The Senate filibuster

The U.S. Supreme Court

Term limits for Congress

Abortion and gender equity

Health care priorities

Climate change and energy


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