Ted Cruz Faces Unprecedented Challenge in Texas Senate Race
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 15:20
Ted Cruz's Competitive Race in Texas
Senator Ted Cruz is in a surprisingly competitive race in Texas as recent polls appear to indicate his Democratic opponent is gaining traction. Texas has historically been a solidly Republican state, sending Republicans to the Senate every election since 1990.
Recent Polling Insights
- Recent polling has shown that incumbent Republican Senator Ted Cruz could be struggling to defend his seat against his opponent, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred.
- The most recent poll conducted by Morning Consult between September 9 and 18 indicated Allred was one point ahead of Cruz.
- Allred's lead of 45 percent to Cruz's 44 percent is within the poll's margin of error of +/-2 percentage points.
This shift in voter sentiment highlights a potential turning point for Texas, a state that has not voted to put a Democrat in the White House since 1976.
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