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 p.c help from possible voters in comparison with Allred’s 45 p.c. One other 3 p.c supported a Libertarian candidate, whereas 6 p.c stated they had been uncertain or refused to reply.
The race within the Lone Star State is among the most watched contests in 2024 as a result of it may assist decide which social gathering controls the higher chamber subsequent time period.
The Hill/Determination Desk HQ’s (DDHQ) polling combination, reveals the race continues to be shut, however Cruz has a 48.8 p.c to 46.1 p.c benefit with six days left till the election.
About 62 p.c of possible voters within the state stated they suppose the Senate race will probably be gained by means of a “close election.” One other 24 p.c stated the other, in accordance with the UT Tyler survey.
Different latest polling reveals Allred narrowing the hole with the incumbent as Democrats hope to maintain the Senate majority.
The identical ballot reveals 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 complete pattern is 3 share factors.
