Republican Party: Is Ted Cruz on shaky ground for the November elections? For the first time, his challenger Colin Allred is ahead in the polls

US Senator Ted Cruz of the Republican Party and US Representative Colin Allred of the Democratic Party face each other in their first televised debate of the election campaign.

Unexpected turn

One poll shows U.S. Rep. Colin Allred ahead of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. The Morning Consult poll, conducted between September 9 and 18, shows North Texas Democrat Colin Allred ahead of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, 45% to 44%. Allred has gained ground in recent months and will be a strong challenger to Cruz. Senator Ted Cruz is hoping to be elected to the Senate for a third time. In 2018, he narrowly defeated former El Paso congressman Beto O'Rourke.

But this time, Ted Cruz is under intense pressure from Democrats who believe his seat is at stake in the upcoming U.S. presidential election on November 5, 2024. However, Cruz is also burdened with past controversies, such as vacationing with his family in Cancun during Winter Storm Uri, the worst natural disaster in Texas that killed hundreds of people. This controversy weakens him against his rival Collin Allred, according to the San Antonio Current.

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Incumbent Ted Cruz

US Senator Ted Cruz has maintained his moderate lead in recent polls, but it will be difficult for him to break the 50 percent mark. As San Antonio Current reports, a recent poll from The Hill shows that Cruz is falling short of the majority threshold and faces a week of problems before the election.

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred said in a post on X: “For the first time in this race, we're one point ahead of Ted Cruz, according to a new poll. I don't know about you, but I'm fired up and ready to WIN! We have 47 days, let's get it done, Texas.”Also read: Rings of Power Season 2: Episode 7 release date and time, where to watch and schedule for upcoming episodes

FAQ

What is the highlight of the survey?
In a first-of-its-kind twist, a poll shows US Representative Colin Allred ahead of US Senator Ted Cruz.

What did Colin Allred post on X?
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred said in a post on X: “For the first time in this race, we're one point ahead of Ted Cruz, according to a new poll. I don't know about you, but I'm fired up and ready to WIN! We have 47 days, let's get it done, Texas.”