2028 Republican presidential nominee
$47.2M
NOV 7, 2028Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age55 years old (Dec 22, 1970)
GenderMale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundPolitician
EducationPrinceton University (BA)
Notable personal detailsRafael Edward “Ted” Cruz is a Republican politician and attorney who has served as the junior U.S. senator from Texas since 2013. He previously served as Solicitor General of Texas (2003–2008) and worked in the George W. Bush administration. He earned an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a law degree from Harvard Law School, and he clerked for Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports large tax cuts for individuals and corporations, favors reducing tax burdens to promote economic growth, and opposes major Democratic tax-and-spend measures. Has repeatedly advocated for bold, unapologetic tax cuts and voted for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while criticizing legislation that he says raises taxes or increases federal spending.
Healthcare
The candidate supports full repeal of the Affordable Care Act, opposes Medicare-for-All and large government-run health programs, and advocates market-based reforms such as expanding Health Savings Accounts, permitting purchase of insurance across state lines, and increased competition/portability. He has sponsored legislation and public statements advancing those market-oriented changes and criticizing expanded government involvement in health care.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate advocates for strict border enforcement, including building the border wall, expanding deportations, and tightening asylum and immigration procedures while opposing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He has introduced and supported legislation and amendments that increase removals, restrict asylum access, and prioritize enforcement and border security measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports strong restrictions on abortion, endorses measures that would recognize fetal personhood or otherwise ban abortion from conception with limited exceptions, and has repeatedly backed federal and state-level bans and restrictions on abortion access. He has praised and promoted legislation limiting late-term abortion and criticized regulatory actions expanding access to medication abortion.
Climate & Energy
Opposes international climate agreements like the Paris Agreement, rejects Green New Deal-style policies, and emphasizes protecting jobs and American energy production; has argued that such agreements or regulations would harm the economy and increase energy costs. Advocates for energy independence and has criticized what he describes as 'alarmist' climate policy and regulatory approaches.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports robust Second Amendment protections while backing targeted measures to keep guns from criminals, such as improving NICS reporting and prosecuting illegal purchases. Opposes federal red flag laws and broad bans on popular semiautomatic rifles, and supports policies expanding lawful concealed-carry reciprocity and firearm safety programs.
News
Leaked recordings show Sen. Ted Cruz criticizing Donald Trump in private conversations with donors, despite publicly supporting him. In the recordings, Cruz raises concerns about Trump’s trade policies and their potential economic impact, fueling speculation he may be positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run. Separately, the House passed the SAVE America Act on stricter voter registration and ID rules, but the summaries do not describe Cruz’s direct involvement in that vote.
‘Weasel Move’: A Leaked Secret Recording Catches a Trump Ally Trash-Talking Him and Critics Say It Looks Like a Slimy Exit Ramp Ahead of a Presidential Run
House passes SAVE America Act, which could make it harder for women to vote
Second-term curse? Trump's troubles on Greenland, immigration
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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