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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar secures another term as criminal trial looms

The longtime Laredo congressman fended off Republican challenger Jay Furman despite a federal indictment accusing the incumbent of bribery and money laundering.

The Texas Tribune

Navy veteran Jay Furman will face indicted U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in South Texas congressional race

Furman won the Republican nomination in a runoff against Lazaro Garza. Cuellar’s criminal charges have suddenly made it a high-profile race.

The Texas Tribune

Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with Santos and Menendez before him

Some Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat.

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With indictment, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s deep South Texas ties will again be tested

Cuellar was expected to cruise to reelection. Now he’ll need to rely on support from local and national Democratic leaders to help him overcome scandal.

The Texas Tribune

After hotly contested 2022 primary, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar works to mend relations with labor groups ahead of 2024

The moderate South Texas Democrat has held meetings with union leaders and filed a labor-backed bill this month. But he still shares some disagreements with the movement.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s former staffer running against him as a Republican

Jose 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.

The Texas Tribune

Henry Cuellar, a previous Democratic primary target, touts 2024 support from national party leaders

The moderate Democrat from Laredo announced endorsements from top Democrats in the U.S. House, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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Texas Democrats and Republicans are on the hunt for rare chances to flip seats in 2024

The dearth of competitive down-ballot races could contrast with the last few election cycles in Texas, when multiple congressional seats and state legislative seats drew significant national investment.

The Texas Tribune

DNC won't ban super PACs in primaries

Right-wing "funds were often used by super PACs to run outrageous and dishonest attack ads," says Bernie Sanders

Salon

Congressman Henry Cuellar wins reelection in South Texas despite shadow of FBI raid

The 28th Congressional District race was one of three seats in South Texas where Republicans hoped to make gains in a region Democrats have long dominated.

The Texas Tribune

‘They haven’t tried’: Bernie Sanders on Democrats’ economic messaging

In a Guardian interview, the Vermont senator urges people to turn out for next week’s ‘consequential’ midterm elections

The Guardian - US

Henry Cuellar isn’t apologizing for being a moderate

Cuellar’s status as one of the few remaining “moderate” Democrats may be helping his fundraising, as he took in almost $4.9 million as of the end of June, smashing his usual pace for previous years.

The Texas Tribune

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Progressives bullish despite mixed results in Democratic primaries

Morale-boosting victories were tempered by bruising defeats but US leftwingers feel the party’s center of gravity is shifting

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Axios

Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar tells progressives to back off after narrow primary win

"[L]et me be me, and I'll keep this seat as a Democrat."

Ballotpedia

Cuellar wins TX-28 Democratic runoff following recount

On June 21, the Texas Democratic Party shared unofficial results from a recount of the primary runoff in Texas’ 28th Congressional District indicating that U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D) had defeated challenger Jessica Cisneros. Cuellar defeated Cisneros by 289 votes. Initial results from the May 24 primary runoff showed Cuellar…

The Independent UK

Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar declared winner in Texas recount

A recount in Texas has affirmed Democrat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar as the winner of his primary race against progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros

Axios

Texas Rep. Cuellar beats back progressive challenger

His defeat of Jessica Cisneros is a win for establishment Democrats and blow to progressives.

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The Texas Tribune

Henry Cuellar wins Democratic primary to keep his South Texas congressional seat, recount finds

A separate recount found that Michelle Vallejo won the party’s nomination for another congressional seat.

The Independent UK

Texas recount underway between Texas Rep. Cuellar, Cisneros

A recount is underway in a Texas primary race between Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros

Ballotpedia

Texas Democratic Party approves recount in Texas’ 15th Congressional District Democratic primary runoff

On June 9, the Texas Democratic Party approved Ruben Ramirez’s request for a recount in the May 24 Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ 15th Congressional District. Official results showed Ramirez trailing Michelle Vallejo (D) by 30 votes.

Texas Observer

The Rising Progressive Majority in South Texas

Our people are searching for new leadership, and progressive Democratic Latinas are a viable option.

The Independent UK

Candidate dubbed ‘next AOC’ demands recount after losing race

Jessica Cisneros’s call comes after a tight race decided by less than 300 votes

Tribune News Service

Cisneros, lagging Cuellar by 281 votes, says she’ll demand recount in South Texas primary

WASHINGTON – Challenger Jessica Cisneros, lagging by a mere 281 votes, said Monday she’ll file for a recount in her congressional primary runoff against nine-term U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar.

The Independent UK

Cisneros requests recount in race against Texas Rep. Cuellar

Progressive Jessica Cisneros is requesting a recount in her tight runoff election against nine-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar that remained too close to call nearly two weeks later

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