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Ted Cruz

Meet Ted Cruz, a politician who works in the U.S. Senate, helping make important decisions for Texas!

Key Facts

Born
December 22, 1970.
Known For
Serving as a U.S. Senator for Texas.
Career
Politician and attorney.
Fun Fact
He was the first Hispanic American to be a U.S. Senator from Texas.

Who is Ted Cruz?

Ted Cruz is a grown-up who works as a politician in the United States. He's like a helper for the state of Texas, making sure people's voices are heard in Washington D.C. He's been a senator for a long time, which means he's been working to help Texas for many years. He also used to be a lawyer who helped the state with legal stuff!

His Big Job in Washington!

Imagine a big building in Washington D.C. where important people talk about rules for the whole country. That's where Ted Cruz works as a senator! He goes there to represent Texas. He helps make decisions about things like jobs and how the country spends money. It’s a very important job that affects lots of people.

A Busy Politician's Life

Before becoming a senator, Ted Cruz went to super smart schools like Harvard Law School. After school, he worked for the President of the United States, helping with ideas. Then, he became the top lawyer for Texas, called the Solicitor General. He's been working in government for a long time, learning how to help people.

Making Choices for Texas

As a senator, Ted Cruz has to make big choices. Sometimes, he agrees with other politicians, and sometimes he doesn't. He's known for having strong ideas about how things should be done. He's been elected by the people of Texas more than once because they want him to keep representing them.

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