Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, won his primary election with 58.1% of the vote, securing his party’s renomination in Texas’ 28th Congressional District. He will face President Donald Trump-endorsed Judge Tano Tijerina in the November election. Cuellar was previously indicted on federal bribery charges, but received an unconditional pardon from Trump. Tijerina, a former Democrat, won the Republican nomination with 74.3% of the vote.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Henry Cuellar’s primary win sets up a familiar matchup with a Trump-endorsed candidate. Cuellar’s indictment and pardon were widely publicized, but didn’t seem to affect his primary chances. Tijerina’s win was decisive, with a margin of nearly 49 percentage points. The Republican candidate has promised to “buck Democrats” and embrace a “new generation” of leadership. The November election is expected to be closely watched, as Republicans hold a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives.
It’s notable that Tijerina’s switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in December 2024 didn’t seem to hurt his chances in the primary.
Author: Evan Null
