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 spent several years in high-finance, managing institutional risk before transitioning to the public sector. He holds a law degree from Princeton and a juris doctor from Harvard, establishing a strong educational foundation. Cruz has demonstrated leadership capabilities through various roles, including serving as Solicitor General of Texas and as a U.S. Senator from Texas. His professional background and educational achievements form a solid basis for his public service.

Political Ideas

Ted Cruz's political identity is marked by a staunch defense of constitutional freedoms and an unwavering commitment to conservative principles. He frequently aligns with unexpected factions to protect regional industrial interests, as seen in his legislative record on environmental regulations. Cruz's rhetoric often emphasizes the protection of religious liberties and Second Amendment rights, while also advocating for school choice and against what he perceives as government overreach in education. His strategic alliances and policy combinations reveal a calculated approach to balancing traditional conservative values with modern political challenges.

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