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Named Co-chair of Sen. Cruz’s Texas Leadership TeamHOUSTON, Texas — Today, the Cruz for President campaign announced the endorsement of Texas Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter, who will serve as a co-chair to Sen. Cruz’s Texas Leadership Team. A CPA from Midland, Texas, Chairman Porter has been a free market conservative voice on the state’s governing body over the oil and gas industry.“Senator Cruz is a leader on energy issues, and I’ve enjoyed working with him on policies that will make America energy independent and create meaningful jobs in this country,” said Chairman Porter. “He’s a principled conservative who has...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today extends his strong, national organization to the Great Lakes State, announcing the first round of his Michigan Grassroots Leadership Team comprised of conservative leaders from all over the state. The announcement comes the same day that the Cruz campaign announced county chairs in every one of the 171 counties that comprise the first four early states of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada.“I am excited to have the support of such an accomplished group of conservatives in Michigan,” said Sen. Cruz. “Their experience and depth of political knowledge in the...

HOUSTON, Texas – Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, continuing to build a strong, national organization announced the beginnings of his Nevada Leadership Team, which consists of conservative grassroots leaders, faith and values leaders and elected officials. Nevada currently is the fourth GOP presidential contest on the calendar and is the first in the West. Republicans in Nevada will caucus on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.“I am excited to have the support of such a terrific group of courageous conservatives in the State of Nevada,” said Sen. Cruz. “Each day, we continue to build our team of activists, volunteers and supporters...

Adds four state co-chairs and dozens of members to State Leadership TeamHOUSTON, Texas — Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, announced an expansion of his South Carolina Leadership Team, including four additional state co-chairs, as well as dozens of county leaders, activists, and a growing pastors coalition.Sen. Cruz added South Carolina State Representative Wendy Nanney and her husband Register of Deeds Tim Nanney of Greenville, along with business owners and Christian leaders Joe and Gladys Grimaud of Chapin as state co-chairs.“I am honored to have conservative stalwarts Tim and Wendy Nanney and Joe and Gladys Grimaud join as co-chairs of...

Cruz Campaign Adds Dozens to Iowa Leadership Team; Announces First Round of “99 Iowa Pastors” Initiative HOUSTON, Texas – Today, the Cruz for President Campaign announced dozens of additions to Sen. Cruz’s Iowa leadership team and county chairs coalition – comprised of Iowa activists and influencers who are taking an active role in the campaign. The release also includes the first round of pastors joining the “99 Iowa Pastors” initiative to support Ted Cruz for President.“The strength of our Iowa team is not just represented by growing numbers, but also by the broad base they represent and reach as they...

Congressman Jim Bridenstine to Chair Oklahoma Campaign; Joined by Senate Majority Whip Stanislawski and House GOP Caucus Chairman Brumbaugh on Leadership TeamHOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today announced the beginnings of his Oklahoma Leadership Team, which consists of conservative grassroots leaders, veterans, faith and value leaders, and elected officials. The team of courageous conservatives is led by second term Congressman Jim Bridenstine and includes three State Senators as well as seven State Representatives.On Thursday, Sen. Cruz will visit Oklahoma on his #CruzCountry #CruzToVictory Bus Tour with stops in Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, and Tulsa. The events schedule may...

Sen. Cruz Names Ralph Hudgens and Jody Hice Georgia Campaign Chairmen, plus numerous co-chairs, district chairs, and grassroots influencers to lead Georgia campaignHOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today announced his Georgia Leadership Team, a collection of top activists, current and former state officials, and faith leaders from across the state. The group, led by Ralph Hudgens and Congressman Jody Hice, will aid in building Cruz’s grassroots network in the Peach State, which will vote in the March 1st “Super Tuesday” primary. State Sens. Mike Crane, Marty Harbin, William Ligon, and Josh McKoon will co-chair.This Saturday, Sen. Cruz...