Polls show U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in a tight race with U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, as the two direct appeals to middle-of-the-road voters.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at Outpost 36 BBQ, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Keller.Pleading for campaign donations from viewers, the Texas Republican said he was in a neck-and-neck race against an opponent who was spending big –“We’ve had now two polls in the last two weeks that show this as a 1-point race,” Cruz said. “And in fact, we’ve had two polls that show the Democrat winning.”With four weeks until the Nov.
“There is a realistic opportunity here for Democrats,” he said. “The margin is pretty small, the state is changing demographically and if turnout is high, as expected, then it could be a close race.”U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, speaks during a rally for his U.S. Senate campaign at Tulips FTW, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Fort Worth.
The FAA bill included efforts that will benefit Texas, such as money for projects at airports across the state, technology to alleviate air traffic congestion and a provision to add air traffic controllers.In an interview afterward, Cruz said he expects to chair the Commerce Committee if Republicans have majority control of the Senate next year, putting him in position to bring jobs to the state.Cruz also has pointed to legislation to promote highway expansion in Texas and his work with U.S.
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, left, endorsed U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, in his U.S. Senate race against incumbent Ted Cruz. They are photographed together in Dallas, Sept. 16, 2024.backs Allred, praising his ability to work with Republicans and criticizing Cruz for his role in objecting to certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, addresses the crowd during a campaign rally at Outpost 36 BBQ, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Keller.Assuming Donald Trump wins the state’s 40 electoral votes this year, Allred faces the task of winning over some Trump voters or hoping a number of them will stop filling out their ballots after the presidential race.
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