Ted Cruz
Profile
Ted Cruz is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States Senator from Texas since 2013. A prominent conservative figure, he previously served as the Solicitor General of Texas from 2003 to 2008, where he argued numerous cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Educated at Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Cruz has been a key voice in Republican politics, including a 2016 presidential bid and leadership roles in the Senate, such as chairing the Senate Commerce Committee starting in 2025. He is known for his strict constructionist legal philosophy and his advocacy for limited government and constitutional originalism.
Details
- Born
- December 22, 1970 · 55 years old
- Birth place
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Education
- Princeton University (BA), Harvard Law School (JD)
- Career
- Attorney, Solicitor General of Texas, Policy Advisor in the George W. Bush administration
