Republican Sen. Ted Cruz faces challenge from Democratic Rep. Colin Allred

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred will face off in a debate Tuesday night, in a close Senate race.

Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes speaks with Blaise Gainey, Texas State Capitol reporter at KUT in Austin.

Editor's Note: A clarification on Rep. Allred's views on abortion. The congressman says he is in favor of abortion rights and opposes both the overturning of Roe v Wade and Texas’ near-total ban on abortion.