Ted Cruz on Texas elections
The gist
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz said Texas turned blue after Democrats won its Senate and governor races.
Cruz is now the only statewide elected Republican left in Texas.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2024Cruz won reelection to a third Senate term, defeating U.S. Rep. Colin Allred; preliminary results showed Cruz leading 55.7% to 42.3% when Allred conceded.
- Sep 17, 2026Two months before Election Day, a composite of recent polls analyzed by The Texas Tribune showed James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in more polls than Paxton, for a total spread of more than three points.
- Oct 30, 2026On his podcast, Cruz said Democrats are energized and 'hate, hate, hate Donald Trump,' warning that if only early votes counted, Republicans would lose massively.