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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s former staffer running against him as a Republican
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s former staffer running against him as a RepublicanJose Sanz worked for the Democrat for two years, as his press secretary and then his district director. Sanz said he realized his values didn’t align with the incumbent’s.
Henry Cuellar, a previous Democratic primary target, touts 2024 support from national party leaders
Read full article: Henry Cuellar, a previous Democratic primary target, touts 2024 support from national party leadersThe moderate Democrat from Laredo announced endorsements from top Democrats in the U.S. House, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Henry Cuellar wins Democratic primary to keep his South Texas congressional seat, recount finds
Read full article: Henry Cuellar wins Democratic primary to keep his South Texas congressional seat, recount findsA separate recount found that Michelle Vallejo won the party’s nomination for another congressional seat.
Jessica Cisneros, Ruben Ramirez demand recounts in two close-call South Texas runoff races
Read full article: Jessica Cisneros, Ruben Ramirez demand recounts in two close-call South Texas runoff racesThe state Democratic Party confirmed Monday that Ramirez’s opponent, Michelle Vallejo, won by a slim margin.
Cuellar, Cisneros runoff in Texas is too close to call
Read full article: Cuellar, Cisneros runoff in Texas is too close to callThe Texas primary runoff between Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his progressive challenger, Jessica Cisneros, was too close to call Wednesday, more than a week after the election.
Two critical Democratic runoffs in South Texas remain too close to call. Here’s what comes next.
Read full article: Two critical Democratic runoffs in South Texas remain too close to call. Here’s what comes next.U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, is leading his challenger, Jessica Cisneros, by 177 votes, while the margin is even smaller in the 15th Congressional District, where Michelle Vallejo is ahead of Ruben Ramirez for the open seat.
End of the Bush era? Democratic men in trouble? 5 things to watch during Texas’ primary runoffs
Read full article: End of the Bush era? Democratic men in trouble? 5 things to watch during Texas’ primary runoffsTuesday’s elections will solidify the major parties’ statewide tickets and have national political implications.
May 24 Primary Runoff Election Results: US Representative District 28 Democrat and Republican
Read full article: May 24 Primary Runoff Election Results: US Representative District 28 Democrat and RepublicanThe Democratic and Republican primaries for Congressional District 28 are both in runoff races. The winners will face each other in the General Election in November.
In rematch, Jessica Cisneros faces a weakened Henry Cuellar for South Texas congressional seat
Read full article: In rematch, Jessica Cisneros faces a weakened Henry Cuellar for South Texas congressional seatAn FBI raid on his home before the primary and a threat to Roe v. Wade. Henry Cuellar is heading into the primary runoff election more vulnerable than ever before.
House leaders stick with Rep. Cuellar despite abortion stand
Read full article: House leaders stick with Rep. Cuellar despite abortion standJust a day after Democrats recommitted to protecting abortion rights, a U.S. House leader on Wednesday campaigned in Texas alongside Rep. Henry Cuellar, one of the last anti-abortion Democrats in Congress.
Texas’ Henry Cuellar one of two Democrats to vote against landmark marijuana legalization bill
Read full article: Texas’ Henry Cuellar one of two Democrats to vote against landmark marijuana legalization billThe bill faces stiff headwinds in the Senate, where it would require 60 votes to pass. A similar measure the House passed in 2020 failed in the upper chamber.
Nancy Pelosi affirms support for U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar after FBI raid, primary runoff berth
Read full article: Nancy Pelosi affirms support for U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar after FBI raid, primary runoff berthThe U.S. House speaker said during a stop Wednesday in Austin that she always supports her incumbents — “from right to left.”
Greg Casar, Jessica Cisneros and Jasmine Crockett, young progressive candidates for Congress, want to push Texas leftward
Read full article: Greg Casar, Jessica Cisneros and Jasmine Crockett, young progressive candidates for Congress, want to push Texas leftwardRedistricting has empowered activists of both parties to push platforms further right or left. Progressives view three key Democrats’ advancements in the Texas primary election as a potential turning point for their movement.
Will an FBI raid boost Laredo progressive Jessica Cisneros’ bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar?
Read full article: Will an FBI raid boost Laredo progressive Jessica Cisneros’ bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar?Cisneros came within 4 percentage points of unseating the moderate Cuellar in 2020. He seemed better prepared to fend her off in 2022 — until the FBI raided his office.
Dems vying to succeed Lloyd Doggett in Texas Congressional District 35
Read full article: Dems vying to succeed Lloyd Doggett in Texas Congressional District 35Two frontrunners have emerged in the Democratic primary for Texas Congressional District 35, a district that spans from Austin to San Antonio.
FBI investigation, AOC-endorsed opponent pose challenges for Cuellar in March primary race for U.S. Rep. District 28
Read full article: FBI investigation, AOC-endorsed opponent pose challenges for Cuellar in March primary race for U.S. Rep. District 28If U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar thought he saw his most serious challenge in the 2020 Democratic primary, he’s in for perhaps a bigger fight in the March 2022 primary for the District 28 congressional seat.
FBI raid portends political and legal challenges for U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar
Read full article: FBI raid portends political and legal challenges for U.S. Rep. Henry CuellarOn Wednesday, the FBI raided the nine-term congressman’s home in Laredo. It could not come at a worse time for Cuellar, who is in the fight of his political life ahead of the Democratic primary on March 1.
Jessica Cisneros will again challenge U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in Democratic primary for congressional seat
Read full article: Jessica Cisneros will again challenge U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in Democratic primary for congressional seatCuellar’s campaign confirmed that the congressman, who has served since 2005, will seek another term in 2022.
Cuellar wins over progressive challengers in Democratic race for Texas’ 28th Congressional District
Read full article: Cuellar wins over progressive challengers in Democratic race for Texas’ 28th Congressional DistrictSAN ANTONIO – UPDATE (From AP): U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has defeated a 26-year-old immigration attorney who mounted a closer-than-expected primary challenge for his South Texas district. Cuellar and his family are fixtures in Laredo, the border city that anchors the district. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi traveled to Laredo a week before the primary to support Cuellar, who sits on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. For that, my family and I thank everyone involved, especially the voters for their display of confidence in my ability to represent Texas’s 28th district,” Cuellar said in a statement Wednesday. I’m already in Washington, D.C., back to work and continuing to fight for the constituents in my district.”---(Original Story)Although Jessica Cisneros won the vote for Texas’ 28th Congressional District in Bexar County, incumbent Henry Cuellar led the race throughout Texas.
Texas March Primary Election Results U.S. Rep. District 28 Democrat
Read full article: Texas March Primary Election Results U.S. Rep. District 28 DemocratSAN ANTONIO – Election results will begin to populate on this page when early voting results are released at 7 p.m. (CST) on March 3 and we’ll have an election night livestream on KSAT.com. You can find additional election results by scrolling to the bottom of this page. For more election coverage, go to our Vote 2020 page or sign up for our free election newsletter.