Cruz Says 'Blue Tsunami' Swept Texas, Leaving Him Only GOP Winner

Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz said on November 4 that a "blue tsunami" swept the state in the 2026 elections, leaving him as the only statewide Republican winner. He described the outcome as a historic rejection of his party. Cruz attributed the sweeping Democratic victories to voter anger over the cost of living and economic pressures, citing exit polls. He noted Republicans lost Senate seats in deep-red states like Kansas and South Carolina, and may lose eight to ten seats overall in the chamber. The senator, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, said Democrats won the Texas governorship and a Senate seat for the first time in decades. He argued that tariffs and a "K-shaped economy" have created a divide between wealthy and struggling Americans.