Updated Nov 6, 2024 - Election
Austin on Election Day: Trump, Cruz win
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Texas made their decisions in the presidential election and beyond, sending former President Trump to the White House and reelecting U.S. Sen Ted Cruz, according to the Associated Press.
Why it matters: Texas had been viewed as an opportunity for Democrats to expand the playing field and be in a position to steal Republican Senate seats, as Axios' Hans Nichols and Stephen Neukam reported — but those hopes did not work out for Vice President Harris or Colin Allred.
Zoom in: It's not clear whether incumbent Austin Mayor Kirk Watson will avoid a runoff in the crowded field for mayor, according to unofficial election results.
- Watson held on to 50.01% of the vote in unofficial election returns from Travis, Hays and Williamson counties overnight.
- He'll need to maintain over 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff against any one of his four opponents, and Travis County can still count provisional ballots until next week.
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