In a closely watched race, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has narrowly defeated Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) to retain his seat in the U.S. Senate. With nearly all votes counted, Cruz holds a slim lead of approximately 2.5 percentage points.
Allred, a former NFL player and civil rights attorney, mounted a strong challenge against Cruz, leveraging his reputation as a moderate Democrat and his focus on issues such as healthcare and the economy. Cruz, a staunch conservative, emphasized his record on gun rights and border security.
The race remained tight throughout the campaign, with both candidates receiving significant support from outside groups and national figures. In the end, Cruz’s narrow victory reflects the deeply divided political landscape of Texas and the challenges facing the Democratic Party in winning statewide races in the Lone Star State.