Ted Cruz

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Verified Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Ted Cruz


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Ted Cruz websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

Harvard Law School, Boston, JD, 1995

Princeton, Princeton, BA, 1992

WORK & MILITARY

United States Supreme Court, Clerk, 1996

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Partner, 2008 - 2013

Federal Trade Commission, Director of Policy Planning, 2001

U.S. Justice Department, Associate Deputy Attorney General, 200

AFFILIATIONS

Houston's First Baptist Church, Federalist Society

Free Enterprise Institute

Living Water, Yes Prep Charter Schools

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

United States Senator, 2013 - Present

Solicitor General of Texas, 2003 - 2008

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Attorney General of Texas, 2010

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2017-18

100%


2017-18

100%


2015-16

100%


2014

100%


2013-14

100%


2018

100%


2017-18

100%


2018

95%, 98% (cum.)


2017-18

100%, 97% (cum.)


2018

97% (cum.)


2017-18

100%, 97% (cum.)


2015-16

95%


2017

90%, 92% (cum.)


2017-18

81%, 90% (cum.)


2018

72%, 89% (cum.)


2015-16

83%



2015-16

|

100%




2018

|

100%


2017-18

|

100%


2018

|

95%, 98% (cum.)


2017-18

|

100%, 97% (cum.)


2018

|

97% (cum.)


2017-18

|

100%, 97% (cum.)


2015-16

|

95%


2017

|

90%, 92% (cum.)


2017-18

|

81%, 90% (cum.)


2018

|

72%, 89% (cum.)




LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (23)

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC

Cathie Adams

Collin County Conservative Republicans-TX

Dallas Liberty Center

Donald Trump

OTHER (1)

National Border Patrol Council

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (22)

ActRight

Brian Birdwell

Bryan Hughes

Club for Growth

Committee to Defend the President

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (185)

1776 PAC

21st Century Majority Fund

ActRight

Alamo PAC

American Conservative Union


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Paul Singer

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

National Air Traffic Controllers Association

Paul Singer

Sylvia Garcia

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agree: Co-sponsor of S.2311 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agree: Cruz signed letter dated April 30, 2018, objecting to federal funding of abortions

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agree: "... I know that you share my belief that American companies will not only compete, but excel in a true free market. Our government should once again stand by them and the agreements we have entered into."

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

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What role should government play in boosting the economy?

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What changes should be made to the tax code?

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Voted Yes on H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

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Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agree: Cruz introduced legislation to protect states’ Tenth Amendment right to define marriage as between one man and one woman.

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agree: Cruz tweet in support of religious liberty of Colorado baker; statement on roll back of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ controversial contraception mandate


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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NATIONAL SECURITY

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agree: Co-sponsor of Kate's Law; Sen. Cruz said, “The problem of illegal immigration in this country will never be solved until we demonstrate to the American people that we are serious about securing the border and enforcing our immigration laws..."

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agrees

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

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I support sanctuary cities.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Disagree: Cruz is co-sponsor of S.87 - Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Agree: "One of the key components to securing all of those goals is a strong military. Texas has always had a proud military tradition. In addition to contributing to our national security, the military presence in our state adds to the strength of the economy by providing great jobs."

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

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EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

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VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Disagree: "There is no greater evil than predators, and if the law says that any man, if he chooses, can enter a women's restroom, a little girl's restroom, and stay there, and he cannot be removed because he simply says at that moment he feels like a woman, you're opening the door for predators."

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ABOUT YOU

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

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2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Disagree: “The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution isn’t for just protecting hunting rights, and it’s not only to safeguard your right to target practice. It is a Constitutional right to protect your children, your family, your home, our lives, and to serve as the ultimate check against governmental tyranny — for the protection of liberty,”


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

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It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

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