No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since 1994

The nearly 30 years since a Democrat has held a statewide office in Texas is the nation's longest current losing streak.

Election 2024: How Colin Allred vs Ted Cruz Senate race is shaping up

As we head toward Election Day, there are lots of ads about the Senate race. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) is looking to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who is running for a third term

Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by 1 percentage point, new poll shows

A new poll from Emerson College Polling shows Cruz's lead now sits at 1.5%. A poll from the same group showed Cruz with a 4-point lead in September.

Texas Senate debate, hearing on marijuana-based products: This Week in Texas Politics

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of political analysts, took a look at some of the hot topics in This Week in Texas Politics.

Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by 7 points, new poll shows

A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows Ted Cruz leading by 7 percentage points in his race against Democratic challenger Colin Allred.

Ted Cruz, Colin Allred debate: What the candidates said about the issues

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred met for their first and only debate for the 2024 election. The debate covered a number of key issues for Texans. Here's what the candidates had to say.

Texas Senate debate: New poll increases stakes for candidates

A new political poll indicates the Texas Senate debate between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred may be "the" make or break moment in the race.

Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by 4 points in US Senate race, poll shows

A new University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows Republican Senator Ted Cruz leading his Democratic challenger Colin Allred by 4 points.

DNC Chair Jamie Harrison on Texas Senate race | Texas: The Issue Is

We are just days away from early voting in the US Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred. Democratic National Committee chair Jamie Harrison explains why the party has its eye on the Lone Star State.

Allred on Cruz attack ad: 'I don't want boys playing girls sports'

Colin Allred says he does not want boys playing girls sports in a new ad. Ted Cruz's campaign argues that Allred's voting record says otherwise.

Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by 5 points, new poll shows

A new Marist poll shows Republican Ted Cruz with a 5 percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Colin Allred in their Senate race.

Ted Cruz vs. Collin Allred: Texas Senate race tightens with 34 days until election

As Texas gears up for the November 5 Senate election, incumbent Ted Cruz faces a surprisingly competitive challenge from Democrat Collin Allred, who is just three points behind in the polls.

Ted Cruz holds 3-point lead over Colin Allred, poll shows

Polling from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation shows incumbent senator Ted Cruz leading his Democratic challenger Colin Allred by 3 points.

Mother of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray featured in 'compelling' Senate race ad

Senator Ted Cruz's latest ad features a grieving mother blaming Colin Allred for her daughter's murder, highlighting the impact of immigration policy on tragic outcomes.

Texas campaigns heat up as Election Day grows closer

Here in Texas, the focus is on a tight U.S. Senate race. However, some are wondering whether the presidential race could also be close in Texas.

Texas Battle for U.S. Senate - Cruz vs. Allred on border security & Gaza

Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.