The Republican Party has fulfilled its promise to “keep Texas in Texas” after Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) won a decisive victory and expanded his majority in the Texas House of Representatives.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) has become the third Democratic challenger to fail in his “fight” to “change Texas Blue.” Senator Cruz comfortably defeated Allred by an unofficial margin of nearly nine points.
This was reported by the Texas Secretary of State's Office. Ted Cruz received 53.15% of the vote, with less than 1% not voting. Mr. Allred received 44.46%. According to report According to CBS Austin, Allred spent nearly $78 million on the race. However, Sen. Robert Francis “Beto” O'Rourke, who was close to 2.6 percentage points behind Mr. Cruz in 2018, did far worse.
“Even though liberals in California and New York did everything they could to fund his radical opponents,” National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Steve Daines (R-Mont.) said in a statement. Ted Cruz has won again.” reported Written by Politico. “No matter what is thrown at us, Ted knows Texas and knows what it takes to win.”
Democrat Paul Sadler also lost a race against Cruz in 2012.
“This decisive victory tonight should shake the Democratic establishment to its core,” Cruz told supporters at his victory party Tuesday night.
“I want to say thank you, Chuck,” Cruz said, referring to outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
“This election in Texas is a very real fight,” Sen. Cruz said in an October interview with Breitbart Texas. “Chuck Schumer has made it clear that I am his No. 1 target in this country, and Democrats, Schumer and George Soros have poured over $100 million into Texas.”
“They're saturating the airwaves with attack ads, and it's dangerous,” the senator continued.
Governor Greg Abbott Congratulations Cruz said of the win: “Senator Cruz will continue to defend Texas values of liberty, freedom, and prosperity in the United States Senate. Together, let's protect Texas, Texas.”
Governor Abbott also touted the increased Republican majority in the Texas House of Representatives.
The Texas Tribune reported that Republicans are moving to flip two historically Democratic seats in the state Legislature. news organization reported:
Incomplete results late Tuesday showed Republican former Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin defeating Democrat Cecilia Castellano in the 80th House District. The seat became vacant following the retirement of Democrat Tracy King.
In Corpus Christi's 34th Congressional District, Republican Dennis Villalobos was on track to defeat Democrat Solomon Ortiz Jr. in the race to replace retiring Democrat Abel Herrero.
President Trump also made inroads into Texas, winning majorities in counties that have long been Democratic strongholds, especially along the border.
Governor Abbott reposted a social media post claiming that Trump won Starr County, Texas. Starr County is “the most Hispanic county in America at 97 (percent).” Texas Secretary of State Office reported Trump won the county by a 58-42 margin.. Senator Cruz also led the county by a wide margin of 50-48.
bob price He is an associate editor and senior news contributor on the Breitbart Texas Border Team. He is an original member of the Breitbart Texas team. Price is a regular panelist on Fox 26 Houston what is your point? sunday morning talk show. He is also the president of blue wonder cancer care products.
