Colin Allred

Colin Allred is one of two climate champions running in the Democratic primary to represent Texas's 33rd Congressional District. 

ON THE ISSUES

• Secured over $100 million to electrify public transportation systems around Dallas through his work on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
• Earned a 97% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard
• Endorsed by NRDC Action Fund

WHY THIS RACE MATTERS

• Flipping this seat in Texas will help take back a pro-environment majority in the House so we can make further federal climate progress
• Climate champion Julie Johnson is also running in the Democratic primary

CANDIDATE BACKGROUND

Colin Allred is running to represent Texas's 33rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He formerly represented Texas’ 32nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. After graduating law school, he worked as a Special Assistant at the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of General Counsel during President Obama’s administration. He later worked as a voting rights litigator and counsel to national and state political candidates and advocacy organizations. 

In the House, Colin Allred was an incredible environmental champion, earning a 97% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard. He consistently opposed attacks on our environment and had been a strong proponent of clean energy and environmental justice. Through his work on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, he helped secure over $100 million to electrify public transportation systems around Dallas. In the House, he will work to solidify Texas as a leader in wind and solar energy job creation as well as continue to fight for clean air and water.