Is Ted Cruz A-List?

NoB

No — Ted Cruz is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

Ranking Timeline

2003C$0.5M

Solicitor General of Texas

Appointed as the Solicitor General of Texas, gaining legal experience.

2012B▲$1M+$0.5M

Elected U.S. Senator

Elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming a leading conservative voice.

2016B$3M+$2M

Presidential Campaign

Runs for president, finishing second in the Republican primaries.

2020B$4M+$1M

Re-elected to Senate

Re-elected to the U.S. Senate for a second term.

2025B$4M

Chairs Senate Commerce Committee

Appointed to chair the Senate Commerce Committee.

2026B$4M

Influential Senator

Continues to serve as a prominent and influential senator.

Last updated: February 25, 2026