Sometimes, to fix a broken system, you have to work within it.

Let me be clear, John: This new district – TX-33 – is a racially gerrymandered district that's part of Donald Trump’s scheme to pick up congressional seats and hold on to control in the House. As it's drawn today, it should not exist.

You don't have to take my word for it. Last month, a three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to block the new map from being used. But then the Supreme Court, dominated by Trump-appointed justices, stepped in and overturned the lower court’s ruling. So, here we are. 

This illogically drawn, blatantly gerrymandered district shouldn’t exist. But it's my home. It’s where I grew up, attended public schools, and watched my mom stretch every dollar to make it to payday. It’s where my wife, Aly, and I are raising our family.

That's why I’m going to fight like hell for it. I’m running to return to Congress to make sure kids across the 33rd District and all over Texas can get the same support and opportunities I had growing up. When I get to Washington, I will also fight for a federal ban on gerrymandering. 

But first, I need your help to get there.

Together, I believe we can defeat the GOP’s attempt to rig our elections, flip the House blue, and make real progress for working families. If you agree, I hope you'll invest $5, $25, or anything at all in my grassroots campaign today to help me bring the change we desperately need to Washington.

Thanks for believing in me,

Colin Allred