Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz scratched out a victory over Democratic U.S. Colin Allred on Tuesday night.

(Reuters) - Republican Texas firebrand U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, 53, won re-election to a third term, Edison Research projected on Tuesday, holding off a formidable Democratic challenger who tried to end a three-decade conservative hold on the seat.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) secured a third term in the upper chamber on Tuesday by knocking off Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in one of the most expensive races on the 2024 map, depriving Democrats of

One of the most closely watched races in the Lone State State is the Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred. Cruz is seeking his third term in the US Senate. Allred, a Dallas Congressman and former NFL linebacker, is looking to flip a red seat for the second time in his political career.

(TNND) — Sen. Ted Cruz held off Rep. Colin Allred to keep his Senate seat from Texas in Republican hands. Cruz has held the seat since 2013, but Allred gave Democrats hope of pulling the seat over to their side. Cruz had 54% of the vote when The Associated Press called the race for him Tuesday night.

Texas voters could decide control of the United States Senate this year. Democratic Congressman Colin Allred is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for Senate in a race that has attracted national attention.

AUSTIN, Texas - The race is heating up between Senator Ted Cruz and Colin Allred ahead of election day. It is a tight race and considered very important for democrats when looking at the electoral map.