Texans are pouring cold water on Democrats' hopes for a blue Lone Star State

Texas residents are unconvinced by the assertion that the Lone Star State could fall in either the presidential or senatorial elections, despite Democratic predictions.

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital that there is a national characterization that Texas is becoming bluer and therefore more vulnerable in statewide elections.

But “I think this is often overrated,” he said Wednesday on the sidelines of a Georgetown rally for Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.

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“We have a large, diverse state with 30 million people and the seventh or eighth largest economy in the world. But it is a solidly conservative state. And I don’t think it will be that close in the end.”

Vice President Kamala Harris recently hosted a campaign event in traditionally red Texas with celebrity guest Beyoncé, signaling Democrats' efforts to win the state.

Her appearance in the state comes at a time when Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, is hoping to unseat Cruz. In a recent New York Times/Siena College poll, the Republican led Allred 50% to 46%.

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Rep. Colin Allred (left) hopes to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz. (Getty Images)

The survey surveyed 1,180 voters in Texas between October 23rd and 26th. The error rate is +/- 3.3 percentage points.

Despite the single-digit lead, Texans were confident the state would remain in the red.

“I don’t think Texas is getting more competitive,” said Jeff Solomon of Texas. “I think there is a perception that is an inaccurate perception through surveys. And I think the polls tend to over-pollate left-leaning voters. And I think that gives the impression that things are closer together than they are.”

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Williamson County GOP Chairwoman Michelle Evans said she thinks Democrats are ambitious about the state “because…” [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez] says if they change Texas, they change it for generations.

“But unfortunately they are completely overwhelmed,” she predicted.

While most were optimistic about the Republican results in Texas, resident Bob Elliott expressed some concern, wishing former President Trump would spend “a little more time” in Texas or discuss racial issues in the state more.

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“I think Trump will win Texas. Without Ted Cruz,” he said, “I wish.” [Trump] would have paid more lip service to talking about Ted Cruz in Texas.

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The former president endorsed Cruz in his re-election bid just last month. “Although I have verbally supported Ted on numerous occasions because of the importance of race and Ted's importance to the future of our country, I thought the support should be put in writing,” Trump said at the time.

Texas is expected to go Republican in both the 2024 Senate and presidential elections.

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