Ted Cruz

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Rafael Edward Cruz

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth December 22, 1970 (Age: 55)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Ted Cruz holds a robust academic background, having graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. He has extensive experience in the legal field, including clerking for Chief Justice William Rehnquist and serving as the solicitor general of Texas. Cruz has argued nine cases before the Supreme Court and authored over 100 legislative measures signed into law. His professional career reflects a transition from high-finance to public service, showcasing his ability to manage institutional risk and later apply these skills in the public sector. Cruz's leadership roles in the Senate, including chairmanships and committee memberships, highlight his legislative acumen and commitment to policy development.

Political Ideas

Ted Cruz's political identity is marked by a rigid adherence to constitutional conservatism, frequently leveraging his legal background to champion states' rights and Second Amendment protections. His strategic philosophy often involves unexpected alliances, such as opposing federal regulations to protect regional industrial interests, and he frequently frames issues through a lens of cultural and religious liberty. Cruz's rhetoric is confrontational and polarizing, aiming to mobilize a core base while occasionally surprising more moderate audiences with his policy positions.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate Texas

5,990,741 votes (53.07%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Chair
Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media
Ex Officio
Foreign Relations
Member
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Chair
Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Member
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Member
Judiciary
Member
Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration
Member
Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism
Member
Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
Chair
Subcommittee on the Constitution
Member
Rules and Administration
Member
2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Texas

4,260,553 votes (50.89%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. President

Election History

Cumulative results of the Republican Party presidential primaries

7,822,100 votes (25.08%)

Loss

Winner: Donald Trump

2012: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Texas

4,440,137 votes (56.46%)

Win