HOUSTON — Democratic Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is backing up Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz as he vies for a third consecutive Senate term in November.
On Tuesday, Ogg announced her endorsement during a law enforcement and public safety rally hosted by Cruz in Houston.
During the rally, Ogg talked about the Justice for Jocelyn Act, which was introduced by Cruz and U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls last week.
The act, inspired by the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungarary, would require undocumented immigrants to be detained while their immigration case proceeds.
"I want to take this opportunity to endorse Sen. Ted Cruz because he has taken action at a time when we Americans and you Houstonians are sick and tired of hearing why Democrats can't work together with Republicans for solutions," Ogg said during the rally Tuesday.
On Wednesday, Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Monique Alcala responded to Ogg's endorsement of Cruz.
"Because of Kim Ogg’s divisive tenure as DA, Harris County voters resoundingly rejected her by 50 points. Everyone knows that outside of an election year, Ted Cruz has no real interest in working with both parties. Voters will reject this failed rebrand attempt come November," Alcala said.
Cruz is up against Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. Allred won his Senate primary over state Sen. Roland Gutierrez in March.
Also in March, Ogg conceded her Democratic primary race with challenger Sean Teare. At the time, Ogg said she would continue her duties as planned until Dec. 31.