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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Patrick Svitek

Embattled Nueces County prosecutor joins Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz

Mark Gonzalez speaks on a panel on criminal justice at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 23, 2017.
Mark Gonzalez speaks on a panel on criminal justice at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 23, 2017. (Credit: Kelly West for The Texas Tribune)

The embattled district attorney for Nueces County, Mark Gonzalez, announced Tuesday that he will enter the Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.

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