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Tuesday June 7, 2016 — California Primary Election
United States

United States of America — Republican PartyCandidate for President

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Ted Cruz

Attorney & Elected Official
211,574 votes (9.5%)
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Experience

Experience

Profession:Attorney & Elected Official
Senator, U.S. Senate — Elected position (2013–current)
Partner, Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius LLP (2008–2013)
Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law (2004–2009)
Solicitor General, State of Texas — Appointed position (2003–2008)
Director, Office of Policy Planning, Federal Trade Commission (2001–2003)
Coordinator, Department of Justice, Bush-Cheney Transition Team (2000–2001)
Associate Deputy Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice (2001–2001)

Education

Harvard Law School J.D. (1995)
Princeton University B.A., public policy (1992)

Who gave money to this candidate?

Contributions

Total money raised: $92,387,360

Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:

1
Employees of United States Department of Defense
$197,698
2
Employees of Woodforest National Bank
$83,501
3
Employees of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
$73,075
4
Employees of United States Postal Service
$73,039
5
Employees of Morgan Lewis and Bockius LLP
$57,212

More information about contributions

By State:

Texas 36.49%
California 10.04%
Florida 5.05%
New York 2.92%
Other 45.49%
36.49%10.04%45.49%

By Size:

Large contributions (61.65%)
Small contributions (38.35%)
61.65%38.35%

By Type:

From organizations (0.21%)
From individuals (99.79%)
99.79%
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the Federal Election Commission.

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