At the annual National Voter Summit , Ted Cruz won the straw poll . `` It actually shows that there is more engagement of core conservatives in the process when they have a reason to be , '' Perkins said . The results were similar to a year ago . Cruz received the most votes , followed by Governor Ben Carson .
At the annual National Voter Summit , Ted Cruz won the straw poll . The results were similar to a year ago . Cruz received the most votes , followed by Governor Ben Carson .