November 6
Ted Cruz Elected to the U.S. Senate
Summary
Ted Cruz was elected to represent Texas in the United States Senate on November 6, 2012. He had previously served as solicitor general of Texas and entered the Senate for a term beginning January 3, 2013. His election placed him in the chamber responsible for representing the state at the federal level and participating in legislation, nominations, treaties, and oversight. The election date and the later beginning of his Senate term are separate milestones in the public record.
Why It Matters
Cruz's 2012 election marks the beginning of his service as a national officeholder in the U.S. Senate. It also illustrates the constitutional timing of congressional elections: voters choose senators before the new term begins, allowing the Senate's membership to change with the opening of the next Congress.
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Sources
- Cruz, Ted, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed 2026-09-08.
- Senator Ted Cruz, United States Senate. Accessed 2026-09-08.