Ted Cruz won Texas's most recent U.S. Senate race in 2024.

This victory came after a competitive matchup against Democrat Colin Allred, solidifying Republican control in the state. No 2026 Senate race results exist yet, as it's still early 2026 with primaries ahead.

2024 Election Results

Ted Cruz secured 53.8% of the vote (over 5.5 million votes), defeating Allred's 44.0%. Libertarian Ted Brown took the rest at 2.2%.

Candidate| Party| Vote %| Votes
---|---|---|---
Ted Cruz| Republican| 53.8%| 5,580,601 3
Colin Allred| Democrat| 44.0%| 4,562,874 3
Ted Brown| Libertarian| 2.2%| 231,013 3

Allred had a strong Democratic primary win at nearly 59%, but couldn't overcome Cruz statewide. Cruz improved on his narrow 2020 edge over Beto O'Rourke.

Looking to 2026

Ted Cruz's current term runs through 2029—no reelection this cycle. But John Cornyn's seat is up, sparking a GOP primary battle between him and AG Ken Paxton. Recent polls show them neck-and-neck.

  • Colin Allred launched a Democratic bid, polling well in his primary at 58% vs. others.
  • Hypothetical general matchups: Cornyn leads Allred 45%-38%; Paxton edges him 46%-41%.
  • Fundraising heats up, with candidates like Jasmine Crockett raising millions early.

Texas remains a Republican stronghold, but Democrats see openings with turnout trends. Picture this : Allred's near-miss in '24 (outpacing Kamala Harris by 5+ points) fuels hope for '26 flip potential amid national shifts post- Trump's 2024 win.

Trending Chatter

Forums buzz about Paxton's MAGA appeal vs. Cornyn's establishment vibe—could split the GOP base? Dems dream of Allred rematch energy. Latest polls (Aug 2025) hint at tight races.

"Voters Split on Texas Redistricting... Cornyn and Paxton in Dead Heat."

TL;DR : Cruz won decisively in 2024; 2026 Cornyn seat is the hot race with Allred eyeing a comeback.

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