Donald Trump Outperformed Ted Cruz in Texas

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.
Republican Ted Cruz of Texas wins a third term to the US Senate
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Cruz retained his seat, beating back Colin Allred and keeping alive Texas’ streak of not electing a Democratic Senator in more than 30 years.
GOP incumbent Ted Cruz wins third term in US Senate, expands margin in Texas from 2018
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Ted Cruz projected to win Texas US Senate seat
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Trump outperformed Cruz on his own turf
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