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PAUL RON CRUZ

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PAUL RON CRUZ
Candidate for U.S. Senate
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Paul Ron Cruz is a Democratic challenger running for the U.S. Senate seat in Florida in 2026. He is a 17-year U.S. Army combat veteran and a proud Puerto Rican American, raising three sons with his wife. Cruz describes himself as an outsider rather than a politician.
Top Priorities
  • Supporting a strong economy that empowers businesses, creates jobs, and supports the middle class with opportunities for all Floridians
  • Establishing a fair, secure, and compassionate immigration system that ensures border security while creating pathways for legal immigration
  • Prioritizing peace and diplomacy over military intervention, drawing from his combat experience
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