Trump wins Texas by 14 points, outpacing Cruz's Senate victory margin
Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election in Texas by 14 points, securing 56.3% of the vote against Kamala Harris, who received 42.4%. This margin is larger than Ted Cruz's nine-point victory in his Senate race. Cruz won with 53.1% against Colin Allred, who garnered 44.5%. Trump outperformed Cruz in several counties, flipping areas like Williamson and Tarrant that had previously supported Biden in 2020. The election also saw the election of 10 Republicans in Texas who support a referendum on independence. This reflects a shift in voter sentiment compared to previous elections.