Cruz's Campaign Files FEC Complaint Over Allred's $10M Ad Spend in Texas
- Senator Ted Cruz's campaign accused Democratic challenger Colin Allred of illegal ad coordination with the DSCC, claiming over $10 million was spent on ads.
- The DSCC argues these ads comply with FEC guidance regarding hybrid advertising, which allows certain types of expenditures.
- With early voting commencing, polls indicate Cruz holds a slim lead, reflecting the competitive nature of the election.
In the United States, Senator Ted Cruz's campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) against Democrat Colin Allred, alleging illegal coordination between Allred's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) regarding television ad purchases. The Cruz campaign claims the DSCC and Allred's campaign spent over $10 million on ads, which according to federal law, should not exceed limits on party expenditures. They argue that these advertisements may constitute excessive in-kind contributions. The DSCC, however, asserts that their ads comply with FEC regulations for hybrid advertising. The complaint followed scrutiny of Cruz’s own campaign finances, where his PAC faced a separate complaint related to substantial income from a media company. Polls indicate a close race, with Cruz maintaining a small lead ahead of the early voting period, while voter turnout is notably high among diverse communities in Texas, suggesting intensified campaigning strategies from both parties in this critical election period.