A new poll puts Dallas Democrat Congressman Colin Allred within striking distance of his Republican opponent, Senator Ted Cruz.
Cruz narrowly won an expensive, hard-fought challenge against Beto O'Rourke six years ago. MORE: Election News Any Democrat would need a lot to go right to win a statewide race in Texas. But the recent change at the top of the ticket might be having an impact.Those new poll numbers are coming right on the heels of the Democratic National Convention.
According to the latest University of Houston survey, Cruz only has a 2-point lead over Allred.SMU political science professor Cal Jillson said these numbers could reflect the 'Kamala Effect’ taking place nationwide."She has cut the margin by which Biden was trailing completely away, and is now leading nationally by about three points, and that's presumed to help a lot of down-ballot races," Jillson said.
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