Who Tano is
He was first elected Webb County Judge as a Democrat in 2014, then switched to the Republican Party in December 2024 before launching this congressional run.
About Tano
Tano Tijerina has led Webb County (Laredo) as its top elected judge since 2015, focusing on infrastructure and law enforcement. After switching from the Democratic to the Republican Party in late 2024, he's now running with backing from President Trump and national Republicans who see South Texas as winnable, aiming to unseat longtime Rep. Henry Cuellar.
Where they stand
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- Gun PolicyUnknown
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Also on the ballot for U.S. House • District 28
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Henry CuellarHe was indicted in 2024, accused with his wife of taking roughly $600,000 in bribes from Azerbaijan's government and a Mexico City bank — then President Trump pardoned them both in December 2025, before the case went to trial.
About Henry
Henry Cuellar has represented the Laredo-based 28th District since 2005 and is the only sitting Democrat in the U.S. House who opposes abortion rights. He and his wife were indicted in 2024 on bribery and money-laundering charges tied to foreign payments; he has pleaded not guilty and is running for re-election while the case proceeds.
Marlon DuranHe grew up undocumented in McAllen before becoming a community organizer and the Green Party's candidate for Congress in his home district.
About Marlon
Marlón Durán is a longtime community organizer and English/Spanish translator from the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. Having grown up undocumented himself, he says ICE, DHS, and CBP enforcement 'tear families apart,' and he's campaigning as the Green Party's 2026 nominee to give South Texans an option outside the two major parties.