Ted Cruz
United States Senator from Texas since 2013 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz, Jr. (born December 22, 1970) is the junior United States Senator from the state of Texas. He is the first person of Cuban, Hispanic, or Latino descent to hold the office.[3][4][5] He ran for President as a Republican in 2016.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Texas, Preceded by ...
Ted Cruz | |
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United States Senator from Texas | |
Assumed office January 3, 2013[1] | |
Preceded by | Kay Bailey Hutchison |
Solicitor General of Texas | |
In office January 9, 2003 ā May 12, 2008[2] | |
Governor | Rick Perry |
Preceded by | Julie Parsley |
Succeeded by | James Ho |
Personal details | |
Born | Rafael Edward Cruz, Jr. (1970-12-22) December 22, 1970 (age 53) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Alma mater | Princeton University (A.B.) (1992) (cum laude)[1] Harvard University (J.D.) (1995) (magna cum laude)[1] |
Website | Ted Cruz for Senate Senator Ted Cruz |
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