Henry Cuellar was declared the winner Tuesday night in the race to represent Texas’ 28th Congressional District, defeating Republican Tano Tijerina in a closely watched contest centered on the border and party control. The 28th District includes Laredo and stretches north toward San Antonio.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) beat Judge Tano Tijerina of Webb County, Texas, in his toughest reelection battle yet, despite Republicans redrawing part of his district. Cuellar led with 66% of the vote when the Associated Press called the race at 12:31 a.m.
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