TX-16 Republican nominee?
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MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundEntrepreneur
Notable personal detailsHector Miguel Cabildo Jr. is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas's 16th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is the authorizing candidate for the principal campaign committee Cabildo for Congress. His campaign platform emphasizes border security and immigration policy changes, veterans and military support, law enforcement support, and economic development in El Paso.
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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 is becoming more competitive and could improve Democrats’ chances of retaking the House. No specific new action or statement from Cabildo is included in the provided summary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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