Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, will run for House instead ... and more news

Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is ending his Senate campaign and will instead run for Congress in Dallas County’s revamped District 33. Allred’s decision comes as U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas filed to join the Democratic Senate contest that also includes state Rep. James Talarico of Austin. Dallas minister Frederick Haynes III, leader of Friendship-West Baptist Church, on Monday filed his candidacy for Dallas’ 30th Congressional District. Haynes’ candidacy comes as the district’s current representative, Jasmine Crockett, filed paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices