How Ted Cruz could reshape Texas’ political scene | gromerjeffers
“I’m fighting in the Senate. I’m running for reelection in the Senate. I’m focused on the battles in the United States Senate,” Cruz said after being asked about his political future by a Fox News reporter.
Republican consultant Bill Miller said Cruz would almost certainly run for president and reelection to Senate at the same time. The moves Cruz makes in 2024 could trigger some of Texas’ most notable elected officials to run for the Senate seat he holds, as well as other offices created by a domino effect.U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is a possible 2024 Senate contender whether or not Cruz seeks reelection.
Two years later Greg Abbott, who had previously served as attorney general, became governor. Dan Patrick beat Dewhurst for lieutenant governor and Ken Paxton replaced Abbott as attorney general.If he changes course and doesn’t seek reelection, several Republicans have been mentioned as potential candidates to replace him. The list includes Paxton, who in November, U.S. Reps. Dan Crenshaw of Houston, Pat Fallon of Sherman and Lance Gooden of Terrell.
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