Cruz opponent Allred tries to thread needle with Democratic convention appearance

CHICAGO — Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas), who is locked in a tight Senate race against Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R), is trying to thread the needle by appearing at the Democratic National Convention to rally voters for Vice President Harris while also trying to avoid getting swept up in the controversies surrounding her record.

Democratic officials announced Thursday morning that Allred is scheduled to speak at the United Center before Harris addresses the nation on the final night of the four-day convention.