Sen. Ted Cruz is most likely not running for president. Before you start cheering or throwing your hat in the air — which, of course, assumes you’re not a Cruz fan — that means Texans could be stuck with the state’s controversial junior senator for another six-year term. This week, Cruz told reporters he’s seeking a third term to represent Texas, suggesting he won’t throw his hat into the ring for the 2024 GOP nomination, according to CNN.