Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, declined to commit to serving out a full six-year term in the Senate if re-elected in November.

Cruz, who is running against Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, for re-election, declined to say earlier this month when asked in an interview by the Texas Tribune. When pressed by the outlet, he said he is focused on his work in the Senate.

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