Ted Cruz: Quick Facts
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Ted Cruz Is Texas' Only Remaining Statewide Republican Lawmaker
• Nov. 6, 2026, 3:40 PM ET (Time Magazine)
Ted Cruz says Texas is blue. He also says it will not stay that way
• Nov. 5, 2026, 2:05 PM ET (USA Today)
Ted Cruz is Lonely in Texas: ‘The Radicals Are In Charge’
• Nov. 4, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Newsweek)
GOP makes Islamophobic attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
• Oct. 29, 2026, 10:49 AM ET (USA Today)
Hasan Piker Puts Ted Cruz on Notice After $72M Lawsuit Against Jennings
• Oct. 28, 2026, 7:23 PM ET (Newsweek)
Facts
| Also Known As | Rafael Edward Cruz |
|---|---|
| Born | December 22, 1970 (age 55) • Calgary • Canada |
| Title / Office | United States Senate (2013-), United States |
| Political Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Role In | Bush v. Gore • United States presidential election of 2016 |
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