Ted Cruz

American politician and attorney

American Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican politician and attorney
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth22/12/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceCalgary, Alberta, Canada

Latest News about Ted Cruz

30/08/2026

In a televised interview, Cruz said he was confident Republicans would keep control of the Senate and argued that Ken Paxton could win the Texas seat. The remarks came amid heightened attention on the coming Texas Senate race and Cruz’s role as a prominent Republican voice.

24/08/2026

Cruz said the Texas Senate race would likely become a roughly $200 million contest as Republicans and Democrats prepared for a costly campaign. He also publicly predicted that Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton could defeat Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the general election.

18/06/2026

Ted Cruz helped advance bipartisan legislation in the Senate Commerce Committee aimed at regulating college sports and preserving the industry’s long-term viability. The bill, which he co-wrote with Senator Maria Cantwell, cleared committee and became eligible for a full Senate vote.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRafael Edward Cruz
Known AsTed Cruz
Political PartyRepublican
Current RoleU.S. Senator from Texas

Educational Qualification(s)

UndergraduatePrinceton University
Law DegreeHarvard Law School

Personal Life

ReligionChristian

Relationships & More

SpouseHeidi Cruz
Marriage Date27/05/2001
Children2

Family

FatherRafael Bienvenido Cruz
MotherEleanor Elizabeth (Darragh) Wilson

Career

U.S. SenateElected in 2012; began serving in 2013
Texas Solicitor General2003-2008
2016 Presidential RunRan for the Republican nomination for President of the United States

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was born in Canada and later became an American politician.
2. Graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law School.
3. Served as Texas solicitor general before entering the U.S. Senate.
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