2026 midterms · Texas · November 3

Texas’ 28th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Texas’ 28th District on November 3, 2026: Henry Cuellar (D, incumbent), Tano Tijerina (R) and Marlon Duran (Green). Now held by Henry Cuellar (D). Forecasters: Lean D (average of 7; range Solid D to Tilt D). Henry Cuellar has been backed with $1,025,806 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

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Texas’ 28th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Texas 28
Lean D
Average of 7; Solid D to Tilt D
Each forecaster for Texas 28
  • Cook Political Report: Lean D (Dec 9, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean D (Dec 10, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Tilt D (Aug 28, 2025)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Likely D (Jul 14, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Solid D (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Likely D (Oct 19, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Lean D (Aug 20, 2026)
Tano Tijerina
Marlon Duran (Green)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Texas’ 28th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Henry Cuellar (D, incumbent), Tano Tijerina (R) and Marlon Duran (Green).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Texas’ 28th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Texas’ 28th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Lean D on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Solid D to Tilt D). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

Has AIPAC or an allied PAC backed the Democrat in this race?

Henry Cuellar has been backed with $1,025,806 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

How do I vote in Texas?

Check your registration on Texas’ election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.