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Paxton and Talarico open battle for South Texas with dueling rallies, diverging pitches

Paxton rallied in McAllen while Talarico toured the border this week, offering an early look at how each will vie in the coming months for the Latino voters who swung to Trump in 2024.

The Texas Tribune

GOP candidate pushed donor's contract

Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina is hoping his record in South Texas will carry him to Congress

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Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters

Texas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner.

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Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune

Trump's Latest Pardon in Texas Leaves Republican Allies Stunned: "Extremely Disappointed"

In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has pardoned Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar for federal corruption charges.

International Business Times

Trump’s pardon of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar leaves local Republicans surprised and disappointed

Some county GOP officials said the president’s pardon could complicate their plans to unseat the Laredo Democrat in South Texas’ battleground 28th Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune

With Cuellar pardon, Trump again appears to undercut GOP’s midterm message - Roll Call

With his pardon of Henry Cuellar and warm words for Zohran Mamdani, President Trump appears to be stepping on Republicans' midterm messaging.

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Henry Cuellar faces scant opposition in South Texas Democratic primary

Days out from the filing deadline, Cuellar has yet to draw a serious primary challenger — a sign that many in his party view the anti-abortion congressman as their best bet to stave off the GOP in November.

The Texas Tribune

Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina launches run for Congress, seeking to flip South Texas district red

National GOP recruiters see Webb County’s top elected official as a promising candidate to unseat longtime U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in 2026.

The Texas Tribune

Webb County judge disputes allegation that he violated federal law to dodge Texas’ resign-to-run rule

Tano Tijerina, the top elected official in a county that includes Laredo, is expected to seek the GOP nomination in Texas’ 28th Congressional District, long held by Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar.

The Texas Tribune

Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ newly drawn congressional seats

State Rep. Briscoe Cain kicked off what operatives expect to be a flurry of campaign announcements with a bid for Houston’s 9th Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune

More Elected Democrats Are Becoming Republicans As The GOP Strengthens Grip On Texas

South Texas, once a region of moderate Democratic voters, is turning redder as officials switch parties, GOP gains ground and Musk donates in key races.

Latin Times

New Florida Officials Abandons Democratic Party To Join Republicans Over 'Socialist Ideas'

Doral Vice Mayor Maureen Porras is the latest Democrat to switch sides.

Latin Times

Florida Lawmaker Ditches Democratic Party Which She Accuses of Tolerating Voices Who 'Condone Acts of Terrorism'

Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel announced her switch from Democrat to Republican, citing Democrat's tolerance of "extreme progressive voices."

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Second Elected Democrat in Two Days Switches to Republican Party, Blames 'Woke Policies'

Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina in Texas announced he is switching to the Republican party, the second elected Democrat official to do so in two days.

Latin Times

Top Texas Official Switches to Republican Party Citing 'Radicalization of National Democrats'

The move has been condemned by state Democrats as prominent Republicans welcome his decision.

The Texas Tribune

Webb County’s top elected official switches to Republican Party

Tano Tijerina was elected as a Democrat to lead Webb County, which includes Laredo. It is among many border counties that Trump won in November.

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