Allred's Unforced Error in Texas Senate Bid

Ted Cruz is up for reelection in November. While the consensus of polling indicates the race leans towards a Cruz win, some early polling indicates he may face a serious challenge this year. Historically, while Cruz has been a darling of hardcore Republicans, he has been one of the least popular elected officials in the last several years in Texas, especially with independents. In 2018, Cruz won a narrow victory over Beto O'Rourke (51%-48%). That same year, Gov. Greg Abbott was reelected with a 13-point margin.