Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator (TX) · Republican

Status tier

Actively considering

Momentum (0–100)

Confidence

High

Status is not support. Status tier = the furthest verifiable step taken (a direct, on-the-record "I’m considering it" statement). Momentum = weighted recent activity, not popularity. How to read this →

Last reviewed in the June 16, 2026 UTC daily build · latest signal May 4, 2026 (43 days ago).

Latest signal

Sen. Ted Cruz addresses 2028 presidential bid while in Iowa - KWTX source ↗
May 4, 2026 · 43 days ago · High confidence

2016 infrastructure & donor base; explicit intra-MAGA lane.

Why this momentum score

Direct "considering" quote	+20
Early-state travel (IA/NH/SC/NV)	+10
Donor meetings / PAC activity	+10
Campaign staffing / consultants	+10
Momentum (capped 0–100)	50

Evidence & status history

Seeded from curated public reporting; no automated signal changes recorded yet. New signals from FEC filings and news will appear here, dated and sourced.

Early-state activity

Iowa

1 signal

Money movement — FEC, a separate axis

No FEC financial report on file — not a registered filer, or no totals yet. Money is never folded into the momentum score.

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