March 8, 2022
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – Today, Yesli Vega announced United States Senator Ted Cruz has endorsed her campaign for Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Vega and Senator Cruz issued formal statements following the announcement:
"I'm proud to endorse Yesli Vega for Congress in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Yesli is a fighter who understands the importance of backing the blue, securing our Southern border, and protecting our 2nd Amendment. Yesli has a deep commitment to her community and I look forward to her serving the people of Virginia in Congress." – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)
"It's going to take a real conservative to win in the 7th District and I'm honored Senator Ted Cruz recognizes that I am that leader. Senator Cruz is a champion of the conservative movement and his endorsement reinforces the fact that I'm the only candidate in this race with a record who can defeat Abigail Spanberger. I'm excited to fight side by side to defend freedom and liberty in America with Senator Cruz when I'm elected to Congress this November." - Yesli Vega, Candidate for Virginia's 7th Congressional District
Background:
Senator Ted Cruz was the only federally elected official to endorse Governor Glenn Youngkin in the Republican convention in 2021.
In January, Vega announced her run for Congress in Virginia's 7th District against Democrat Abigail Spanberger.