Ted Cruz Wins Republican Primary in Idaho 33.68K Brendan O'Connor 03/09/16 12:24AM Filed to: ted cruz ted cruz idaho election 2016 Photo via AP ImagesTed Cruz makes it seven wins with his victory in the Republican presidential primary in Idaho. That is, of course, seven more friends than Ted Cruz has ever had.Contact the author at brendan.oconnor@gawker.com.