Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, is not expected to make any announcements about the race until after the current legislative session. READ MORE:
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Credit: The Texas Tribune
One source close to Gutierrez said he is "very likely" to run, while another said there is "no question he is seriously looking at it." Gutierrez is not expected to make any announcements about the race until after the current legislative session, which ends late next month.that Gutierrez is "nearly certain" to run.This week’s Texas: The Issue Is focuses on the push to raise the age to buy an assault-style rifle in Texas.
Gutierrez has served in the Texas Senate since 2021 after previously serving over a decade in the House. His Senate seat is not on the ballot again until 2026, meaning he would not have to give it up to challenge Cruz next year.
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