When I was considering getting into this race, a lot of people told me "no" – said I didn't have a chance, it would be a waste of my career, that a Democrat can't win statewide in Texas. 

But I've spent my life overcoming the odds, and I've always done it with help from people like you – people who, instead of saying "no," saw the potential and said "yes." So I wanted to do something different today and just say thank you.

Thank you for getting behind me since day one of this campaign; I'm honored that hundreds of thousands of folks have joined this campaign and are helping build the biggest grassroots team Texas has ever seen.

To our over 350,000 Team Allred donors: I'm so very grateful for you making this an incredible year. Through every ambitious goal deadline, every late-night ask, and every urgent call to action, supporters like you had my back when I needed it most. 

Thanks to you, we’re running ads, we're meeting voters all over the state where they are, and we’re bringing attention to this race. And I've never for a single moment taken for granted that none of it would have been possible without you, friend.

So thank you for believing in me. Whether you endorsed my campaign, came to an event, followed me on Instagram, or donated $5 or $500, your support matters. It's the reason we’re not just tied – we’re going to win!

Thank you for having my back and being an important member of this team.

– Colin Allred