With the closely watched U.S. Senate race for Texas between incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred as well as the presidential election, Texas is potentially at a major political crossroads that requires expert analysis and discussion.
We hosted a panel discussion with top Texas political journalists who analyzed the key factors shaping the 2024 Texas U.S. Senate and presidential elections. The event provided a comprehensive review of Texas’ current political landscape, polling data, and strategies employed by the Cruz and Allred campaigns for the U.S. Senate race. Additionally, the panel assessed the prospects of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Texas since Jimmy Carter in 1976 amid Texas’ changing demographics and evolving political dynamics.
The event also spotlighted other crucial Texas races, including key congressional and state legislative contests that could shape the political balance of power in the state. With Nov. 5 looming, this event offered an engaging and timely discussion for political enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the future of Texas politics.
It was free and open to the public.
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Agenda
5:30 pm CDT — Cocktail Reception
6:15 pm CDT — Panel Discussion
7:30 pm CDT — Adjourn
Participants
Featured Speakers
Gromer Jeffers Jr.
Political Writer, The Dallas Morning News
Eleanor Dearman
Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ben Wermund
Senior Political Reporter, Houston Chronicle
Mark P. Jones, Ph.D.
Fellow in Political Science, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies and Professor, Department of Political Science, Rice University
