Ted Cruz Wins Texas Senate Race, Defeats Colin Allred for Third Term

Nov 6, 2024, 03:44 AM

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has been projected to win re-election for a third term, defeating Democratic challenger Colin Allred on Tuesday night. Multiple news outlets, including Fox News, NBC News, and CBS News, have confirmed Cruz's victory. The race was closely watched as Allred's campaign had generated significant attention and concern among Senate Republicans. Cruz's victory maintains the Republican hold on the Texas Senate seat, which was crucial for the party in a tightly contested election cycle. Texas voters turned back Allred, a congressman from Dallas, in a tight race.