Colin Allred Tuesday night in what was one of the nation's most ... 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 has won another term in the US Senate after defeating his Democratic challenger. Cruz defeated Dallas Congressman Colin Allred by 8 percentage points, a much wider margin than during his reelection bid six years ago.