Texas Sen. Ted Cruz awaits winner of Democratic primary after clinching the GOP nomination

Published March 5, 2024 12:35 AM

By PAUL J. WEBER and SEAN MURPHY
Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has officially locked up the GOP nomination for a third term and awaits the winner of a wide field of Democratic challenger. Cruz had no major primary opponent. Nine Democrats are running for the chance to unseat him in November, including U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez. Democrats see Cruz’s seat as one of their best chances to flip a Senate seat this year even though a Democrat hasn’t won a statewide race in Texas in 30 years.

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