Cruz, Texas and Trump

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored big wins in Texas, but the president-elect outperformed the senator on his own turf
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
How Donald Trump Outperformed Ted Cruz in Texas
The Texas senator was reelected by a nine-point margin, compared to the president-elect's 14-point win in the Lone Star State.
GOP incumbent Ted Cruz wins third term in US Senate, expands margin in Texas from 2018
Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz scratched out a victory over Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred on Tuesday night.
Ted Cruz Wins Re-Election in Texas
Cruz retained his seat, beating back Colin Allred and keeping alive Texas’ streak of not electing a Democratic Senator in more than 30 years.
Republican Ted Cruz of Texas wins a third term to the US Senate
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has won reelection in Texas to a third term after a campaign in which he criticized his Democratic challenger as too liberal
Take heart, Texas Democrats: You're getting another Trump midterm election in two years
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A look at what's next after Trump, Cruz win big for GOP in Texas
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Trump outperformed Cruz on his own turf
President-elect Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz dominated their respective races in Texas this year, widening their margins of victory compared to previous races by making considerable inroads acr
Ted Cruz's Daughter's Reaction to Hearing Donald Trump's Name Goes Viral
In 2024, during Trump's hush money trial in New York, the then-publisher of the Enquirer David Pecker testified that he had ...
Ted Cruz beat Colin Allred. Here are some reasons why
It didn’t matter. Cruz cruised to victory on a red wave led by the indomitable Donald Trump, who stormed to another term as ...
Ted Cruz’s daughter caught wincing and telling her mom ‘don’t clap’ as senator praises Trump on stage
Ted Cruz ’s daughter was spotted grimacing as she snapped at her mom “don’t clap for that” as the Texas senator praised ...
Ted Cruz on Donald Trump's Victory: 'Defied All the Pundits'
Republican Senator Ted Cruz has hailed President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris as a pollster ...
Why AP called the Texas Senate race for Ted Cruz
(AP Photo/LM Otero) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Follow AP’s coverage of the ...
‘Texas will remain Texas.’ Senator Ted Cruz’s big victory shows state is solidly red
Ted Cruz to his third term Tuesday ... Throughout his bid, Cruz called Allred too radical for Texas and worked to liken ...
10 things to know about Ted Cruz as he wins a third U.S. Senate term
he took his mother’s suggestion to go by Ted. The move angered his father, who viewed it as a rejection of his heritage. 4.
Joe Biden 'Full of Joy' After Harris Loss: Ted Cruz
The Texas senator believes Biden is taking satisfaction in Trump's win, after being pushed to withdraw from the Democrat ticket in July.