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Cuellar Defeats Tijerina in Texas' 28th Congressional District
Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar won the 28th Congressional District race over Republican Tano Tijerina on Nov. 3.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar defeated Republican Tano Tijerina in Texas' 28th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.
Weeks before the election, Cuellar spoke at a Rio Grande Valley infrastructure summit. His remarks there were described as suggesting confidence about his political future.
Written by The Alamo Republican from Texas Border Business’ reporting, using only the facts in it. Texas Border Business’ own headline: “Henry Cuellar Defeats Tano Tijerina After Signaling Confidence in November Election”
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