We've got a BIG update, John:

One of the first polls out in this race shows us within 5 points of Ted Cruz, with 14% of voters undecided.

This great news comes just after CNN called Ted Cruz the most vulnerable Republican in the country, and both Roll Call and Inside Elections upgraded Texas from a "solid Republican" seat to a "Battleground" rating!

We can crush Ted Cruz's slim five-point lead before next Election Day, but it's going to take all of us on board to flip this seat blue. Will you rush $5 – or anything you can today – to help Colin make it happen? →

It couldn't be more clear, John – Texas is not a ruby-red state. This people-powered team has more than what it takes to close that gap, win in Texas, and unseat Cruz, if we stay focused.

But that could be a big "if": Because after we raised more in a single day than his opponent did all of last quarter, extremist GOP donors are ready to spend millions to prop up Ted Cruz's campaign.

They know just how vulnerable Cruz is, and they'll spare no expense to keep him doing their bidding in the Senate.

That's why, ahead of this quarter's looming public fundraising deadline, we need your help to ensure that Colin has the resources it'll take to win in Texas – so please, will you chip in $5, $25, or whatever you can spare right now to power our grassroots movement to victory? →

Let's win Texas the leadership we deserve. Thanks for doing your part.

– Team Allred