Ted Cruz defeated Democratic U.S. Rep ... coalition of Republican senators—urged voters to support Cruz by turning out to vote at the polls by reminding Texas Republicans that his seat was essential to maintaining the number of seats Republicans hold ...

Ted Cruz (R-TX) won reelection to his Texas Senate seat in a closely watched race against Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX), a boost for Republicans' quest for control of the upper chamber.  Multiple outlets called the race for Cruz within a couple hours of polls closing in Texas.