Ted Cruz

Cruz made the announcement less than an hour before Republican senators were scheduled to vote for their next leader to replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell.

Cruz is currently polling at 55.6% to Allred’s 42.3%, following one of the most-expensive congressional contests in Texas history.

Both candidates are making their closing arguments at the culmination of a heated and expensive race which could decide control of the U.S. Senate.

It’s a race to the finish line as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, the incumbent Republican, and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, make their final cases to voters.

Immigration and border security, abortion and Winter Storm Uri all figured into how early voters in Greater Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth cast their ballots in the Senate race between Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Congressman Colin Allred.

To win his bid for the U.S. Senate, Congressman Colin Allred needs to convince Texas voters to break decades of precedent. Texas hasn’t elected a Democrat to a statewide office in three decades.

Cruz is downplaying his hardline opposition to abortion, while stressing his recent work with Democrats on transportation bills that bring jobs to Texas.

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred attacked each other’s records on issues ranging from the economy to civil rights. Neither was entirely accurate in their charges.

The only debate between Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is running for his third term, and Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred was fiery from the jump and didn’t cool down.

Republican Ted Cruz, the state’s junior senator, is hoping Texans send him to Washington for another six-year term. While his Democratic challenger, Dallas-area Congressman Colin Allred, has closed the gap in recent weeks, he remains an underdog.

Election Day is here, KERA has put together a voting guide for North Texas voters. Here are the election dates you should know, and details about where to vote, and links to what’s on the ballot.

The Democratic congressman is polling closer to Sen. Ted Cruz in his challenge this year, and independent race rankers are noticing.