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6 Nov, 2012

Wins Texas senate seat

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Cruz wins the Texas senate seat by defeating Democratic challenger Paul Sadler. Cruz receives 58.25% of the vote to become the first Latino senator from Texas.

Representing Texas in the Senate will constitute a remarkable triumph not just for me, but for my family.