Cuellar and Tijerina to Face Off in November Election for District 28

The U.S. House District 28 race featured three Democratic and two Republican candidates in the primary.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Henry Cuellar, the incumbent Democratic Congressman, and Tano Tijerina, the current Webb County Judge, will face off in the November general election for the U.S. House District 28 seat. Cuellar won the Democratic primary with 38,520 votes, while Tijerina beat Eileen Day in the Republican primary.

Why it matters

The race for the U.S. House District 28 seat is significant as the district covers several counties in South Texas, including Starr, Zapata, Webb, and Bexar. The outcome of this election could impact the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The details

Cuellar, a Democrat, has served 11 terms in the U.S. House and is seeking his 12th term. His campaign has focused on supporting affordable healthcare, a strong economy, and helping people achieve the American Dream. Tijerina, a Republican, is the current Webb County Judge and has campaigned on issues related to security, the economy, and family values.

  • The U.S. House District 28 primary election was held on March 4, 2026.
  • The November general election for the U.S. House District 28 seat will take place on November 3, 2026.

The players

Henry Cuellar

The incumbent Democratic Congressman for U.S. House District 28, who has served 11 terms and is seeking his 12th term in office.

Tano Tijerina

The current Webb County Judge and the Republican candidate for the U.S. House District 28 seat.

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What they’re saying

“Congressman Cuellar supports equal opportunity for men and women of all backgrounds. His legislative principles are based on the belief that education, family values and hard work should open doors to new opportunities for all Americans.”

— Henry Cuellar (Cuellar's campaign website)

“This election is not about politics. It is about people. It is about parents trying to provide, children trying to chase their dreams, and families who want to feel safe and secure.”

— Tano Tijerina (Tijerina's campaign website)

What’s next

The November general election for the U.S. House District 28 seat will take place on November 3, 2026.

The takeaway

The race for the U.S. House District 28 seat is a closely watched contest, as the outcome could impact the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. Both candidates have focused their campaigns on key issues that are important to the constituents of the district.