Ted Cruz wins a third term in the US Senate, the AP projects. Cruz defeated his challenger Colin Allred in a race that was being closely watched nationwide. Together, Cruz and Allred raised more than $160 million since the beginning of the race.

Ted Cruz has defeated his Democratic challenger Colin Allred and won a third term in the US Senate, according to a projection from the Associated Press.

AUSTIN, Texas - The race is heating up between Senator Ted Cruz and Colin Allred ahead of election day. It is a tight race and considered very important for democrats when looking at the electoral map.