HOUSE
Texas TX-28 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Henry Cuellar (D)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
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Race summary
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina won the Republican primary for Texas’ 28th District, setting him up for a tough fight against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in November.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Dec 8, 2025
Primary Election: Mar 3, 2026
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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) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Feb 20, 2026
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