About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming Senate election in Texas on November 5, 2024, voters will have a choice between two candidates with different backgrounds. Incumbent Senator Ted Cruz, aged 53, holds a Bachelor's degree from Princeton University. The Democratic nominee, Collin Allred, aged 41, graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor's degree and currently serves in the US House.
The current composition of the United States Senate sees 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans. In Texas, the population is 41% Non-Hispanic White, 41% Hispanic, 12% Black, and 6% Asian. Texas is one of a handful of states where minority groups make up a majority of the population
Looking back at previous election results, in 2018, Ted Cruz won the Senate race by a margin of 2.6%. In the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump emerged victorious in Texas by a margin of 5.6%, lower than his 2016 margin of 9%. This Senate race in Texas is likely to draw attention, making it a competitive contest as both parties vie for control in the closely divided Senate.
Content generated by ChatGPT using Decision Desk HQ proprietary data.