Ted Cruz Reelected to U.S. Senate: A Look at Precinct-Level Results

Overview

Republican Ted Cruz secured a third term in the U.S. Senate after defeating Congressman Colin Allred in the recent election. Cruz received nearly 6 million votes statewide, while Allred garnered over 5 million votes. The precinct-level results provide a detailed look at how Texans voted in this closely watched race.

Precinct-Level Results

KXAN has compiled precinct-level results in 221 out of Texas’ 254 counties, offering insights into voter preferences across the state. The interactive map below allows users to explore how each precinct voted in the Senate election:

As of now, data is available for 9,238 precincts, with votes cast in 8,917 precincts. Ted Cruz emerged victorious in 4,662 precincts, while Allred won 4,229 precincts. Notably, Libertarian Ted Brown secured a precinct in Harris County, and 25 precincts ended in a tie.

Analysis of Results

Cruz’s support was strongest in rural areas, with him winning over 90% of the vote in 219 precincts and at least 75% in 1,763 precincts. On the other hand, Allred found significant backing in urban centers like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. He garnered over 90% of the vote in 110 precincts and at least 75% in 669 precincts.

Key Takeaways

• Cruz won re-election to the U.S. Senate, securing a substantial lead over his opponent.
• Precinct-level data reveals varying levels of support for each candidate across Texas.
• Rural areas overwhelmingly favored Cruz, while urban centers leaned towards Allred.

FAQs

1. How many precincts were included in the analysis?

As of now, results are available for 9,238 precincts in Texas.

2. Who won the most precincts in the Senate election?

Ted Cruz emerged victorious in 4,662 precincts, while Colin Allred won 4,229 precincts.

3. Where did Ted Cruz perform strongest?

Cruz’s strongest support came from rural parts of the state, where he won over 90% of the vote in 219 precincts.

4. In which areas did Colin Allred excel?

Allred found significant backing in major cities like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, winning over 90% of the vote in 110 precincts.

5. Are there any undecided precincts?

Results are pending for 299 precincts at this time.

Overall, the precinct-level analysis provides valuable insights into the voting patterns and preferences of Texans in the U.S. Senate election. The interactive map and detailed data offer a comprehensive view of how different regions of the state contributed to the final outcome.