Cruz, 53, fought back, seeking in the final weeks of the campaign to paint Allred as wanting to allow boys to play in girls sports. He also tied Allred, 43, to Vice President Kamala Harris, who was expected to lose the presidential vote in the state, calling the two Democrats “dos liberales,” or, “two liberals” in Spanish-language advertising.

The Texas Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred could decide who controls the Senate.

Incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Colin Allred's Senate race is among the most closely watched this election cycle.

The race that could determine who controls the U.S. Senate. An Allred victory would give Texas its first Black senator and boost the Democrats' chances of maintaining their narrow Senate majority. Cruz winning would mean a third term for the incumbent Republican.

Cruz beat his challenger by 9 points, while Trump prevailed over his by 14 points. Still, Cruz performed better this year than he did in 2018

Ted Cruz’s daughter was spotted grimacing as she snapped at her mom “don’t clap for that” as the Texas senator praised Donald Trump ahead of his 2024 presidential election victory. Cruz took to the stage in Houston to address supporters as he celebrated his third term in the Senate after defeating Democratic challenger Colin Allred with 53 percent of the vote,

Sen. Ted Cruz took the stage Tuesday night in Houston to claim victory over Democratic opponent Colin Allred. The presidential race's outcome wasn't a done deal yet, and Cruz told a cheering audience that he was pulling for the Republican nominee.