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Ted Cruz Wins Re-Election in Texas Senate Race with 49.4% to Allred's 48.7%

Nov 6, 2024, 03:17 AM

Republican Senator Ted Cruz has won re-election in the Texas Senate race, defeating Democratic challenger Colin Allred. This closely watched contest was seen as a barometer of Republican dominance in Texas, a state that has been reliably red for decades. Cruz secured 49.4% of the vote, narrowly edging out Allred, who garnered 48.7%. The race, projected by NBC on Tuesday at 10:24 PM EDT, was one of the most competitive of Cruz's career, with over 4 million ballots counted. Cruz faced a well-funded challenge from Allred. This victory ensures that Cruz will continue to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate.