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Ted Cruz Files for Another Senate Term

The Texas Republican is up for re-election in 2018

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) arrives  at the Capitol for the first time since suspending his campaign to become the Republican nominee for President. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) arrives  at the Capitol for the first time since suspending his campaign to become the Republican nominee for President. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
By Niels Lesniewski
Posted May 11, 2016 at 4:44pm

Presidential ambitions sidelined , Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has formally declared he is seeking re-election to the Senate in 2018.  

“Heidi and I feel incredibly privileged to have made the run for president and be part of an incredible grassroots movement,” Cruz said in a statement. “I will continue fighting for jobs, freedom, and security in the Senate for 27 million Texans and all Americans across this great country. The conservative movement remains strong and vibrant. When conservatives are united, we are far more effective.”  



[Related: The Return of Ted Cruz]

 Cruz dropped out of the presidential race last week after losing the Indiana primary to GOP front-runner Donald Trump.  


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