Colin Allred

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Colin Zachary Allred (born April 15, 1983) is an American politician, civil rights lawyer, and former professional football player who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 32nd congressional district from 2019 to 2025. The district included the northeastern corner of Dallas as well as many of its northeastern suburbs. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and is its nominee for the 33rd congressional district in 2026. Before entering politics, Allred was a linebacker who played for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. After being released, he left football to pursue a degree in law. Allred received his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He then held multiple positions in the Obama administration, first at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and later at the Executive Office for United States Attorneys. Allred was first elected to Congress in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Pete Sessions. He was re-elected...

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