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Texas Democrats Nominate Barrios in Competitive Redistricted Race

3/5/2026

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Democrats Nominate Barrios

Texas Democrats selected Dan Barrios as their candidate for the newly redrawn 32nd Congressional District, which now leans Republican after redistricting.
In the Republican primary, Jace Yarbrough is close to a majority, while Ryan Binkley may challenge him in a runoff, with primaries set for May 2026.
Yarbrough, an Air Force veteran, has endorsements from U.S. President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, emphasizing border security and law enforcement.

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Cuellar Secures Renomination

Rep. Henry Cuellar won renomination in Texas's 28th District, defeating Ricardo Villarreal with 58.1% of the vote.
Cuellar remains a conservative Democrat and will face Republican Tano Tijerina, who won the GOP primary with 74.3%.
Tijerina, a former Democrat, criticized Biden border policies and cited shifting sentiment in South Texas, highlighting conservative values.
The November matchup is seen as a test as Republicans seek to flip this historically Democratic district.

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Democrats Nominate Barrios

Texas Democrats selected Dan Barrios as their candidate for the newly redrawn 32nd Congressional District, which now leans Republican after redistricting.
In the Republican primary, Jace Yarbrough is close to a majority, while Ryan Binkley may challenge him in a runoff, with primaries set for May 2026.
Yarbrough, an Air Force veteran, has endorsements from U.S. President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, emphasizing border security and law enforcement.

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