Cruz Warns Texas Senate Race Could Be Tight | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Senator Ted Cruz warns the 2026 Texas Senate race could be tighter than expected, with early polls showing a neck-and-neck contest against Democratic challenger Rep. James Talarico — a surprise contender whose education-focused messaging may be resonating with undecided voters. Cruz, while confident Republicans will hold the seat, admits Talarico has a “real chance,” citing polls within one or two points. Governor Greg Abbott agrees Talarico might make a strong first impression but doubts his appeal will hold as voters dig deeper into his platform. Despite Texas’ long Republican lean…