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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-06 04:37 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 04:37 CST
status: reported
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# Ted Cruz calls midterm results a 'Watergate-level defeat'

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz called the midterm election results a 'Watergate-level defeat,' according to NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.

Section: [Elections](/dallas-fort-worth/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Ted Cruz](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/ted-cruz.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ted-cruz-calls-midterm-election-results-watergate-level-defeat/4101764/), 2026-11-06 04:37 CST: Ted Cruz calls midterm election results ‘Watergate-level defeat'

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