The Latest Breaking News from Ted Cruz

The Democratic congressman is polling closer to Sen. Ted Cruz in his challenge this year, and independent race rankers are noticing.

In an election year, it helps to be friendly — but not too friendly — with the other party when disaster strikes

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger will lead a group of republicans backing Colin Allred

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

The former congressman’s snub of fellow GOP member U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is the latest high-profile crossover for the Dallas Democrat.

The lawmaker has joined Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressive allies in an attempt to mobilize young supporters in the state

The Texas Senate race continues to heat up as Cook Political Report is now cataloguing the contest as "Leaning Republican," rather than "Likely Republican"

The race for Ted Cruz's Texas Senate seat is increasingly contentious, as indicated by an update from a top election forecaster.

The incumbent has retaken the lead from Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, but the race remains extremely close

Republican fighting for his political survival as rival Colin Allred and Democrat fundraisers take aim at the Lone Star state

Senator Jon Tester has been struggling in the polls