PoliticoDemocrat O'Rourke to take on Cruz for Senate in 2018PoliticoDemocratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke is expected to announce Friday he will challenge Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for Senate next year, people familiar with the decision confirmed. O'Rourke, if he declares, would be the first Democrat to announce his intention to ...Texas Democrat to challenge Cruz: reportThe HillTed Cruz To Get A Democratic Challenger In 2018 Senate RaceHuffington PostTed Cruz Draws Democrat Challenger for 2018 RaceBreitbart NewsWashington Post -USA TODAY -Washington Examiner -Dallas News (blog)all 20 news articles »