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Texas's 28th Congressional District (TX-28)

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Henry Cuellar, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2005.

The district includes all or part of 9 counties (2 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 789,743, a median household income of $65,728, and a median age of 33.7. Of residents 25 and older, 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Henry Cuellar, U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th District
Henry Cuellar

U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

Texas uses a new congressional map in 2026: PLANC2333 (HB 4), enacted Aug 29, 2025.

The 2026 election for TX-28 uses the new map's TX-28; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Cuellar has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-28 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-28 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Henry Cuellar (incumbent)Democratic$2,231,952$1,129,604Jun 30
Tano TijerinaRepublican$1,399,881$768,188Jun 30
Ricardo VillarrealDemocratic$67,967$21,529Jun 30
Juan EsparzaRepublican$32,404$0Aug 13

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
789,743
Median household income
$65,728
Median age
33.7
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

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