Welcome to our election coverage! Tonight, we delve into the results of the races we've rated as competitive in our app, focusing on the U.S. Senate, Congress, Texas Senate, and Texas House. From significant Republican gains in South Texas to statewide Republican victories, Republicans have been on a statewide winning streak for 30 years. We'll break down the main themes and what these outcomes mean for the political landscape.
Ted Cruz Defeats Collin Allred
Cruz's victory secures another term in the U.S. Senate and reinforces the Republican hold on Texas's statewide offices. The race was seen as a test of Democratic momentum in Texas, but the results suggest that the state remains solidly in the Republican column. No Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate has won in Texas since 1988.
Former President Trump Wins Texas
Former President Donald Trump has secured a victory in Texas, further cementing the state's Republican-leaning presidential elections. Trump's policies and rhetoric continue to resonate with a significant portion of Texas voters, particularly on issues like immigration and the economy. No Democratic presidential candidate has won in Texas since 1976.
Republicans Gain Ground Compared to 2020
Republicans are performing stronger than they did in the 2020 elections. This trend is particularly evident in South Texas, where GOP candidates are making significant inroads in areas that have traditionally leaned Democratic. Factors such as shifting demographics, the GOP's focus on border security, economic development, and conservative social values played a role in the shift. We project the Republicans to pick up 2 state House seats and Republican challenger Hinojosa leads Sen. LaMantia which would be an additional seat to the Republicans.
All of the results below are unofficial and current as of publication time. For the most updated results, please visit the Texas Secretary of State's website.
US Senate Race
S1 - Rated as (Likely R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Ted Cruz (Incumbent) (54%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Collin Alred (44%)
- Libertarian (L): Ted Brown (2%)
Texas Senate Races
SD 27 - Rated as (Toss-Up)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Adam Hinojosa (49%) Projected winner
- Democrat (D): Morgan LaMantia (48%)
- Libertarian (L): Robin Vargas (2%)
Texas Congressional Races
CD 28 - Rated as (Toss-Up)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Jay Furman (48%)
- Democrat (D): Henry Cuellar (Incumbent) (52%) Winner
CD 34 - Rated as (Lean D)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Mayra Flores (49%)
- Democrat (D): Vicente Gonzalez (Incumbent) (51%) Winner
Texas House District Races
HD 34 - Rated as (Lean D)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Denise Villalobos (55%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Solomon Ortiz (44%)
HD 37 - Rated as (Lean R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Janie Lopez (Incumbent) (55%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Jonathan Gracia (45%)
HD 41 - Rated as (Lean D)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): John (Doc) Robert Guerra 46%
- Democrat (D): Bobby Guerra (Incumbent) 53% Winner
HD 52 - Rated as (Lean R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Caroline Harris Davila (Incumbent)(56%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Jennie Birkholz (44%)
HD 63 - Rated as (Lean R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Ben Bumgarner (Incumbent) (56%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Michelle Beckley (44%)
HD 70 - Rated as (Lean D)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Steven Kinard (48%)
- Democrat (D): Mihaela Plesa (Incumbent) 52% Winner
HD 74 - Rated as (Lean R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Robert Garza 52% Winner
- Democrat (D): Eddie Morales (Incumbent) 48%
HD 80 - Rated as (Likely R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Don McLaughlin (63%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Cecilia Castellano (37%)
HD 94 - Rated as (Lean R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Tony Tinderholt (Incumbent) (56%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Denise Wilkerson (44%)
HD 96 - Rated as (Lean R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): David Cook (Incumbent) (57%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Ebony Turner (42%)
HD 108 - Rated as (Lean R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Morgan Meyer (Incumbent) (58%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Elizabeth Ginsberg (41%)
HD 112 - Rated as (Toss Up)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Angie Chen Button (Incumbent) (55%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Averie Bishop (45%)
HD 118 - Rated as (Toss Up)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): John Lujan (Incumbent) (52%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Kristian Carranza (48%)
HD 121 - Rated as (Lean R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Marc LaHood (53%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Laurel Jordan Swift (47%)
HD 122 - Rated as (Lean R)
Candidates:
- Republican (R): Mark Dorazio (Incumbent) (58%) Winner
- Democrat (D): Kevin Geary (42%)
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Texas Political Spotlight
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Michael and Susan Dell’s unprecedented $6.25 billion pledge to expand federal “Trump Accounts” aims to boost long-term savings for 25 million American children. In Lubbock, Texas Tech’s new classroom restrictions on race, gender identity, and sexuality have ignited an immediate clash over academic freedom and curriculum control. And in Northeast Texas, Rep. Gary VanDeaver’s decision not to seek reelection opens a pivotal Republican primary.
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Texas Political Spotlight
Welcome back, friends
Michael and Susan Dell’s unprecedented $6.25 billion pledge to expand federal “Trump Accounts” aims to boost long-term savings for 25 million American children. In Lubbock, Texas Tech’s new classroom restrictions on race, gender identity, and sexuality have ignited an immediate clash over academic freedom and curriculum control. And in Northeast Texas, Rep. Gary VanDeaver’s decision not to seek reelection opens a pivotal Republican primary.
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Texas Political Spotlight
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Texas voters approved one of the largest property tax relief packages in state history on Tuesday, raising the homestead exemption to $140,000 and granting new tax breaks for seniors, people with disabilities, and small businesses. In Austin, residents rejected Proposition Q, a plan to fund public safety, homelessness programs, and city facility initiatives through a property tax hike, forcing city leaders to rework the budget and brace for service cuts. Meanwhile, Bexar County voters narrowly passed Propositions A and B, greenlighting up to $311 million in tourism-funded support for a new downtown Spurs arena and upgrades to the Freeman Coliseum grounds.
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Texas Political Spotlight
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics, has died at 84, remembered by former President George W. Bush as a “patriot” whose intellect and conviction shaped decades of U.S. policy. In Texas, the Education Agency announced a sweeping takeover of Fort Worth ISD, the state’s second-largest intervention, citing years of academic underperformance and plans to install new local managers. And in Washington, a United Airlines flight was evacuated after a bomb threat, prompting an FBI investigation that later found no explosives, allowing operations to resume safely.
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