Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) are facing unexpectedly close races in their bid for re-election, with both candidates facing challenges from Democrat and independent opponents. While Cruz leads his Democratic challenger, Colin Allred, by a slim margin, Fischer is trailing her independent opponent, Dan Osborn, raising concerns for the GOP. This article delves into the latest polling data and examines the strategies employed by both parties in these high-stakes Senate races.