HOUSE
Texas TX-28 House2024
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Henry Cuellar (D)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Mar 6, 2023D +50
R +50
D +3
Race summary
Rep. Henry Cuellar — maybe the most conservative member of the House Democratic Caucus — has been remarkably resilient in the face of serious electoral challenges.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Dec 11, 2023
Primary Election: Mar 5, 2024
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Full Bio:
CUELLAR, Henry, a Representative from Texas; born in Laredo, Webb County, Tex.,
September 19, 1955; graduated from J.W. Nixon High School, Laredo, Tex., 1974;
A.A., Laredo Community College, Laredo, Tex., 1976; B.S., Georgetown
University, Washington, D.C., 1978; J.D., University of Texas, Austin, Tex.,
1981; M.A., Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Tex., 1982; Ph.D.,
University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1998; lawyer, private practice; member of
the Texas state house of representatives, 1987-2001; unsuccessful candidate for
nomination to the United States of Representatives in 2002; Texas secretary of
state, 2001; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Ninth and to the six
succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2005-present).
Source: Bioguide
CANDIDATES
Republicans
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DISTRICT DATA
Texas - 28
South: Laredo, McAllen
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP)
Past Presidential Results from this District
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
2016 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Sep 6, 2024
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