U.S. Senator Ted Cruz defeats Democrat Colin Allred

Senator Ted Cruz Holds Election Night Event In Houston, Texas

After winning reelection, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks to supporters at his election watch party at the Marriott Marquis on November 5, 2024 in Houston, Texas.Photo: Danielle Villasana / Getty Images News / Getty Images

Ted Cruz has been re-elected. The Texas Republican beat back a challenge from Democratic Representative Colin Allred in what was the most expensive Senate race in the U.S.

During a victory speech in Houston, Cruz congratulated Allred on a hard fought campaign, but said he has been given a mandate by the people of Texas to secure the southern border, unleash Texas energy and defend God-given rights. Despite what was expected to be a close race, Cruz won by a larger margin than he defeated Beto O'Rourke in 2018.

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