Trump and Cruz secure victories in Texas with Trump outperforming Cruz

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Donald Trump and Ted Cruz achieved significant victories in Texas, with Trump outperforming Cruz in their respective races. Trump won against Kamala Harris by 14 points, an increase from his 5-point lead in 2020. Cruz defeated Colin Allred by 9 points, improving from his narrow win in 2018. Both candidates made gains in traditionally Democratic border counties, aided by Republican investments in South Texas. Trump's support in these areas rose from 41% in 2020 to 55% in 2024, while Cruz's increased from 33% to 45%. Trump's stronger performance reflects a trend where presidential candidates typically receive more votes than their party counterparts. The candidates they faced also influenced their margins, with Allred being viewed as more moderate than Harris, who was seen as extremely liberal by many Republican voters.


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