Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) secured a third term in the upper chamber on Tuesday by knocking off Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in one of the most expensive races on the 2024 map, depriving Democrats of their best pickup opportunity in the process,

Ted Cruz successfully defended his seat against Democratic Rep. Colin Allred based on the incumbent’s competitive showing in the state’s large population centers, bolstered by his overwhelming leads in more conservative rural areas across the state.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Tuesday night in what was one of the nation's most closely watched and expensive senate races.  Cruz, who will now serve his third term in the U.