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Revision as of 02:34, December 4, 2021
The 2022 United States House of Representatives election in Texas' 28th district will be held on November 8, 2022 amidst other races in the 2022 midterms.[1] The Hispanic-majority congressional district, situated in southern Texas, is undergoing a change in boundaries due to redistricting following the 2020 census.[2] It shifted sharply towards the Republican Party in 2020,[3] as Trumpism, social conservatism and the emphasis on border security appealed to a significant portion of voters who previously supported Democrats.[4]
Incumbent congressman Henry Cuellar of the district, also known as the "King of Laredo" for his standing popularity, is facing re-election with opposition from both sides of the political spectrum. Running to his left is progressive activist Jessica Cisneros, a pro-illegal immigration attorney supported by the anti-Semitic Sunrise Movement. Several Republicans, none of whom have yet received significant attention, are also seeking the seat.
According to Roll Call, the race is "Likely Democratic."[2] However, a likely red wave in the 2022 midterms bolstered by the district's sharp swing towards the GOP may result in a tossup and potential flip.
Key issues
Among pressing issues, Cuellar notably broke with the Biden junta over the Biden border crisis. While most Democrats have neglected the perpetuating chaos at the U.S.-Mexico border, Cuellar warned incumbent White House officeholder Biden on the matter in late February 2021,[5] and condemned the administration's inaction:[6]
| “ | This administration, with all due respect, talks about how we’re handling the unaccompanied kids, but that’s one thing,” he said. “I’m glad that we’re doing a much better job, but what about the rest of the people? What about the individual adults that are coming in? We have to talk about that. | ” |
| —Cuellar, June 2021 | ||
Candidates
Cuellar, who's seeking re-election, will face Cisneros in the Democrat primary; the latter came close to unseating the incumbent U.S. representative during the 2020 U.S. House elections. There are currently five Republican candidates vying for the seat, which includes Sandra Whitten and businessman Ed Cabrera.[2]
References
- ↑ United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2022. Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Gonzales, Nathan L. (November 22, 2021). New districts, new ratings in Texas. Roll Call. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ↑ Wassermann, David; Flinn, Ally (April 15, 2021). New districts, new ratings in Texas. The Cook Political Report. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ↑ Herrera, Jack (November 17, 2020). Trump Didn’t Win the Latino Vote in Texas. He Won the Tejano Vote. Politico Magazine. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ↑ Kight, Stef W. (February 28, 2021). Border Democrat Henry Cuellar warns Biden about immigrant fallout. Axios via Yahoo News. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ↑ Jacobs, Emily (June 10, 2021). Texas Democrat slams Biden-Harris response to illegal immigration crisis. New York Post. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
