Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is main Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) within the Texas Senate race by 2 factors in a brand new survey as Election Day looms.
The ballot, launched Tuesday by The College of Texas at Tyler, discovered Cruz garnering 47 % assist from possible voters in comparison with Allred’s 45 %. One other 3 % supported a Libertarian candidate, whereas 6 % stated they have been not sure or refused to reply.
The race within the Lone Star State is without doubt one of the most watched contests in 2024 as a result of it may assist decide which occasion controls the higher chamber subsequent time period.
The Hill/Determination Desk HQ’s (DDHQ) polling mixture, exhibits the race continues to be shut, however Cruz has a 48.8 % to 46.1 % benefit with six days left till the election.
About 62 % of possible voters within the state stated they assume the Senate race will probably be gained by means of a “close election.” One other 24 % stated the alternative, in line with the UT Tyler survey.
Different latest polling exhibits Allred narrowing the hole with the incumbent as Democrats hope to maintain the Senate majority.
The identical ballot exhibits former President Trump forward of Vice President Harris within the White Home race by 5 factors within the state. Each presidential nominees campaigned within the state, which The Hill/DDHQ lists as “likely GOP,” earlier this month.
The UT Tyler ballot was carried out Oct. 14-21 amongst 1,129 registered voters — together with 956 possible voters. The margin of error for the total pattern is 3 proportion factors.
