Tano Tijerina
United StatespoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Tano Tijerina is a South Texas judge who recently won the Republican primary for the U.S. House in Texas' 28th Congressional District, securing a significant endorsement from former President Donald Trump. After switching to the Republican Party in December 2024, Tijerina campaigned on a platform that emphasizes conservative values and a rejection of what he perceives as the Democratic Party's misalignment with the interests of South Texas voters. His decisive primary victory positions him for a competitive showdown against incumbent Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar in the upcoming November election.
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Tano Tijerina switched parties in late 2024, citing 'the radicalization of the national Democrats.'
Why Republicans think they can save their House majority at the US-Mexico borderUnited States· 2026-06-19
Longtime South Texas Judge Tano Tijerina powered to victory in the Republican primary for U.S. House in Texas' 28th Congressional District.
Tano Tijerina wins GOP primary to face Henry Cuellar in November electionUnited States· 2026-03-04