Hector Cabildo
TX-16 Republican nominee?
$23.2K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundEntrepreneur
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Notable personal detailsHector Miguel Cabildo Jr. is a Republican candidate who filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for the U.S. House in Texas' 16th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as having experience in international commerce and has campaigned on border security, support for veterans and active-duty military, backing law enforcement, economic development/nearshoring, and reducing government waste.
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Positions
Immigration & Border
The campaign emphasizes strengthening border security for El Paso through increased protections, order, and technology while also supporting streamlined legal immigration for vetted individuals. The platform frames border security as national security and pairs enforcement measures with expedited legal pathways for vetted migrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate’s campaign platform states he supports and will defend pro‑life principles as part of his priorities. The campaign site does not provide detailed policy specifics on allowable exceptions or specific restrictions.
News
Hector Cabildo is being mentioned in the context of a broader shift in the 2026 House race, where Republicans have lost ground in eight key districts. The update suggests the political environment may be improving for Democrats and that some previously safer Republican seats are now more competitive. No specific new action by Cabildo is described in the available summary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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