Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to Debate in Tight Texas Senate Race

The debate on October 15 comes as polls show a neck-and-neck contest ahead of the November 5 election.

Ted Cruz, the Republican incumbent, and Colin Allred, the Democratic challenger, will debate on October 15 in Dallas.
Recent polls indicate a very close race, with Allred leading in one poll by a single point and Cruz ahead in others.
The debate will be broadcast live on several Texas TV stations and will include a Spanish language translation.
Early voting for the November 5 election begins on October 21 and ends on November 1.
This is the first debate between Cruz and Allred, with Cruz seeking a third term and Allred emphasizing bipartisanship.