Cruz confirms Senate reelection bid but leaves open option to seek presidency in 2024 – By David M. Drucker (Washington Examiner) / Nov 19, 2022
LAS VEGAS — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is running for reelection to the Senate in 2024 but is not ruling out jumping into the race for the Republican presidential nomination at a later date.
Cruz spoke Saturday to an annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, which is considered the unofficial start of the GOP campaign to nominate a 2024 standard-bearer, four days after former President Donald Trump launched his bid to reclaim the White House. Cruz, who was well received by Republican Jewish Coalition members, concluded with remarks about his difficult reelection in 2018, as well as a solicitation for contributions to his Senate campaign.
During a subsequent news conference, Cruz confirmed he is seeking a third term in the Senate. “I’m running for reelection in the Senate. I’m focused on the battles in the United States Senate,” Cruz told reporters. “We need to stand and fight against these policies that are inflicting so much harm on Americans across this country.”
