Henry Cuellar
Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)
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Position Border Security Policy
“Opposes funding a wall at the border, and instead supports modernizing ports of entry, increasing Border Patrol resources and agent salaries to reduce attrition, and coordinating efforts among federal, state, and local law enforcement to combat drug and human trafficking.”
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Position Constituent Focus
“I always say I'm a member of Congress, but I run as a mayor. And by that I mean, I look at what are the issues that affect people locally.”
The Texas Tribune · 2026-09-09 · Check this outlet's lean rating →
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Position Immigration & ICE
“I'm going to try to bring balance to this issue when it comes to ICE. ICE should be focusing on criminals — not on families, Dreamers, construction workers.”
The Texas Tribune · 2026-09-09 · Check this outlet's lean rating →
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Position Trade Policy (USMCA)
“The answer is not to retreat from this agreement. It is to strengthen it.”
Press release (official House website) · 2026-07-02
Tano Tijerina
Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)
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Position Cuellar
“Congressman Cuellar has chosen himself and Washington. I choose South Texas.”
Texas Tribune · 2025-12-02 · Check this outlet's lean rating →
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Position South Texas
“South Texas raised me. Every lesson I have learned about faith, family, hard work, and never giving up came from the people here.”
Texas Tribune · 2025-12-02 · Check this outlet's lean rating →