Ted Cruz is a Republican U.S. Senator representing Texas since 2013. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Cruz previously served as Solicitor General of Texas. He is known for his strong conservative stance on economic, social, and foreign policy issues, and has been an influential voice in Congress on matters such as tax reform, immigration, and judicial appointments. Cruz ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, finishing as the runner-up to Donald Trump.