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Ted Cruz and Colin Allred's Intense Texas Debate: Five Key Takeaways

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Colin Allred , a former NFL player, is hoping to unseat Ted Cruz , who has held one of Texas ' Senate seats since 2013 .

Recent polling suggests Allred is within striking range, with polls putting Cruz ahead by 1 percentage point.

Allred accused Cruz of "hiding in a supply closet" during the January 6, 2021 , storming of Congress by Donald Trump supporters attempting to block Joe Biden's election victory.

Cruz said he was being "viciously outspent" by Allred who raised $30.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 .

On Monday , Trump gave Cruz an enthusiastic endorsement via his Truth Social website, saying the senator was "doing a tremendous job representing the Great People of Texas ." Related Articles Start your unlimited Newsweek trial.

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