Ted Cruz defeated Democratic U.S. Rep ... The winner of this race could help determine which party will control the U.S. Senate and shape the next few years of Texas politics. The race in the Lone Star State was one of the most-watched contests in 2024.

Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks during a watch party on election night ... path in which Democrats might have retained control of the Senate by offsetting possible losses by vulnerable Democratic incumbents in other parts of the country. The AP only declares ...

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