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Henry Cuellar

Democratic candidate for Texas's 28th Congressional District

Henry Cuellar is a congressman, attorney and former Texas secretary of state focused on border infrastructure, healthcare, education and trade.

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DistrictTX-28
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Henry stands.

Official record

Modern border ports and oversight

  • Supports modernizing ports and security infrastructure, better border-agent pay and detention oversight

Official record

College aid and public education

  • Supports Pell Grants, migrant education, TRIO programs and funding for minority-serving colleges

Official record

Domestic energy and transportation investment

  • Supports domestic oil, gas and renewable energy alongside infrastructure that moves goods efficiently

Official record

Community clinics and health coverage

  • Supports community health centers, stronger Medicare and access to affordable care for children and families

Official record

Small-business financing and international trade

  • Supports community lenders, small-business development centers and stronger access to trade and business credit

Official record

Rural veterans care and education

  • Supports rural telehealth, GI Bill benefits, caregiver assistance and housing support for veterans

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 1987–2001

    Experience

    Texas state representative

  2. 2001

    Experience

    Texas secretary of state

  3. 2005-present

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents South Texas.

  4. Reported 2012

    Experience

    Colombia Caucus co-chair

  5. 2011-2012

    Experience

    Job Corps Caucus co-chair

  6. 2009-2010

    Experience

    Senior Democratic whip

  7. Reported 2023

    Experience

    Autism Caucus co-chair

  8. 2023-2024

    Experience

    Chief deputy whip

  9. 2023-2024

    Experience

    4-H Caucus co-chair

  10. 2023-2024

    Experience

    House Defense Communities Caucus co-chair

  11. 2023-2024

    Experience

    Family Business Caucus co-chair

  12. 2023-2024

    Experience

    Friends of Spain Caucus co-chair

  13. 2023-2024

    Experience

    I-69 Caucus co-chair

  • Experience

    Attorney

  • Experience

    U.S. customs broker

  • Experience

    Texas A&M International educator

  • Experience

    Laredo College educator

  • Experience

    Homeland Security appropriations ranking member

  • Experience

    Pro-Trade Caucus founder

  • Experience

    Pro-Trade Caucus chair

  • Accomplishment

    TEXAS Grant creation

    Helped create college financial aid for Texas students.

  • Experience

    Energy Export Caucus co-chair

  • Experience

    International Conservation Caucus co-chair

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