"Texas Senate Showdown: Cruz vs. Allred in 2024"

Congressman Colin Allred easily won the Democratic primary for the Texas Senate seat, posing a serious challenge to Republican incumbent Ted Cruz in the November election. While Cruz is considered the favorite, polls suggest a close race, with Allred outraising Cruz and some surveys indicating a neck-and-neck competition. Allred's victory speech emphasized the need for unity, while forecasters give Cruz a clear edge. The outcome of the Texas Senate race could have significant implications for control of the upper chamber.