Former Republican Tarrant County judge endorses Allred, slams Cruz at Fort Worth rally
A Republican former Tarrant County judge said he will support U.S. Rep. Colin Allred’s campaign for Senate.
Glen Whitley, who served as the Tarrant County judge from 2007 to 2022, made the announcement Oct. 5 during a campaign event for Allred in downtown Fort Worth.
In explaining his decision, Whitley cited Republican Sen. Ted Cruz’s loyalty to former President Donald Trump, as well as what Whitley called a “total lack of character” in Cruz.
That lack of character, Whitley said, was evidenced through Cruz’s actions during the Jan. 6 riot in the U.S. Capitol and Cruz’s trip to Cancun during the 2021 winter storm.
Among other factors Whitley noted as reasons for his endorsement was Allred’s bipartisan work on immigration and legislation concerning the use of burn pits by the U.S. military.
Whitley’s endorsement marks the second time he has supported a Democrat for statewide office.
He previously endorsed Mike Collier for lieutenant governor of Texas during the 2022 election cycle.
“I am proud to be a Texan and an American, and I want to support someone who I know is going to work for a team,” Whitley said.
This story was originally published October 5, 2024 at 5:50 PM.
