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Trump EndorsedTano Tijerina
TX-28 Republican nominee?
$168.00
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleWebb County Judge
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundWebb County Judge
EducationTexas A&M International University
Notable personal detailsTano E. Tijerina is an American rancher, businessman, and local government official from Laredo, Texas. He has served as Webb County Judge since 2015 and ran as a Republican for U.S. House in Texas’ 28th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has also chaired the Texas Border Coalition and has been involved in regional border-policy and economic-development issues.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate has a record as Webb County Judge of pursuing lower local taxes and announcing multiple property tax reductions while emphasizing support for keeping taxes low, supporting local businesses, and fiscal stability. His public materials highlight tax relief measures at the county level and pro-business economic priorities. No evidence was found of advocacy for higher taxes or wealth-redistribution policies.
Healthcare
As Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina has promoted local health-access initiatives—including a county employee medical and wellness center, support for rural OnMed CareStations, and proclamations recognizing community health centers—but there is no clear, documented position on federal health policy (for example on the Affordable Care Act, Medicare for All, or a federal public option).
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Immigration & Border
Tano Tijerina emphasizes stronger border security and supports measures to secure the U.S.–Mexico border while criticizing the Biden administration’s immigration policies. His public role with the Texas Border Coalition and campaign announcements frame immigration as an area needing enforcement and border-strengthening solutions rather than expanded legalization pathways.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro-life and anti-abortion and has described himself as an antiabortion evangelical Christian. Public statements emphasize support for adoption and opposing abortion. No detailed policy proposals (for example, specific gestational limits or exception policies) were found in the sourced material.
Climate & Energy
Tano Tijerina publicly supports and defends the oil and gas industry in South Texas and has criticized how renewable energy development benefits other regions of the state; his statements emphasize energy and economic development tied to fossil fuels rather than aggressive emissions-reduction policies. He switched his party affiliation citing threats to the region’s oil and gas industry and has run on backing that industry.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and emphasizes support for law enforcement and public safety; opposes policies framed as infringing on gun rights while prioritizing community security.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Tano Tijerina is in the news as the Republican candidate in Texas’s 28th Congressional District, where he is set to face Democrat Henry Cuellar in the November general election. President Donald Trump has publicly backed Tijerina and criticized Cuellar, giving the race added attention. Earlier reporting also noted that Tijerina outraised a Democratic incumbent in the first quarter, suggesting his campaign has some fundraising momentum.
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Articles
MMassLive12 days ago
Trump drops stinging 6-word insult on congressman
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NRCC launches MAGA Majority program for 2026 midterms
Positive
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Texas border district Dem Cuellar beats back primary challengers
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PPOLITICO3 months ago
House Republicans’ midterm silver lining: Money
Positive
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
TX-28 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Tano Tijerina for TX-28 Republican nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Tano Tijerina for Texas's 28th Congressional District.
SBA Pro-Life America
Political organization
SBA Pro-Life America endorsed Tano Tijerina in his TX-28 congressional campaign.
National Republican Congressional Committee
Political organization
The National Republican Congressional Committee backed Tano Tijerina with a MAGA Majority video in his South Texas congressional race.
Armenian National Committee of America
Political organization
The Armenian National Committee of America endorsed Tano Tijerina in his Republican campaign for Texas's 28th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$937.2K
$702.9K
$468.6K
$234.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$937.2K
$576.7K
$360.5K
$22.5K
Source: FEC