Tano Tijerina
Tano Tijerina is the Webb County Judge who won the Republican primary for Texas's 28th Congressional District to challenge incumbent Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar. He is a Democrat-turned-Republican recruited by national GOP operatives.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- State: TX
- Current office: Webb County Judge
Incumbency status: challenger
Residence: Laredo, TX
Biography
Tano Tijerina is the Webb County Judge in Laredo, Texas. He was recruited by national Republican Party operatives to challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar. He won the Republican primary for Texas's 28th Congressional District. He is seen as a promising candidate to unseat Cuellar in a district that has been trending toward Republicans.
Professional background
Webb County Judge; Local government official
Public service
Webb County Judge