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Candidates › TX-28 race › 2025–2026
Tano Tijerina
R Republican nominee for U.S. House, TX-28
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Texas US House 28
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Border Security & Immigration Reform
- Lowering Taxes & Cutting D.C. Red Tape
- Putting the District First — Above Politics
- Making D.C. More Like Texas
- Supporting Crypto
- Money
- $1.9M raised, $1.7M spent, $113.1K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 23% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 83% from Texas · largest committee giver HISPANIC LEADERSHIP TRUST, $10K
- Outside groups
- $119.7K supporting, $5.6M opposing Tijerina
- Backed by
- Donald Trump · TED CRUZ · Mike Johnson and 3 more. As the campaign lists them
- Polling
- 34% in the latest poll (Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center). The polls
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South Texas lives the reality of the border every single day — this isn’t a talking point, it’s our home.
Tano Tijerina believes we must secure the border, enforce the law, and restore order to a broken system. That means stopping illegal crossings, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring immigration happens legally and responsibly.
At the same time, Tano understands that immigration reform must be practical and bipartisan. Many South Texas families came here the right way — and they deserve a system that respects that process.
Washington has failed on this issue for decades. Tano will bring real-world experience and fight for solutions that actually work.
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Tano believes government should work for the people not the other way around.
As Webb County Judge, he lowered property taxes five times in ten years while still delivering results. He knows how to manage taxpayer dollars responsibly and get more done with less.
In Congress, Tano will fight to: ↗ (opens tanoforcongress.com/issues at this heading)
- Lower taxes for working families and small businesses
- Cut burdensome federal regulations
- Stop wasteful spending and bring fiscal responsibility back to Washington
It’s simple, families should keep more of what they earn.
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For too long, Washington has been focused on politics instead of people.
Tano believes leadership means representing everyone — not just one party. As County Judge, he worked for Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike, and he’ll bring that same mindset to Congress.
This campaign is about South Texas not political games.
Tano will always put the people of TX-28 first.
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Washington is broken because it’s out of touch.
Tano believes we need to bring Texas values to D.C: accountability, hard work, faith, and common sense.
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- Less bureaucracy, more action
- More accountability, less politics
- Leadership that delivers results — not excuses
Tano isn’t going to Washington to become part of the system — he’s going to fix it.
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Tano supports innovation and believes America should lead the world in emerging technologies like cryptocurrency.
He will fight for: ↗ (opens tanoforcongress.com/issues at this heading)
- Clear, fair regulations that encourage growth
- Protecting financial freedom and privacy
- Keeping innovation in the United States — not pushing it overseas
Crypto represents opportunity — and South Texas should be part of that future.
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South Texas has the potential to become a major hub for innovation and job creation.
Laredo is one of the top three inland ports in America; a critical gateway for trade and commerce. With the right leadership, we can build on that strength and turn South Texas into a center for technology, logistics, and economic growth.
But innovation should never come at the cost of our water, our land, or our rural way of life. As the technology boom brings a wave of data centers across Texas, Tano knows these projects can drain scarce water, consume massive amounts of power, and swallow up the land our rural communities depend on.
Real leadership means getting all the facts first and putting South Texas families ahead of outside interests. As Webb County Judge, Tano has stood up to protect our land and water, insisting that any project prove it will strengthen our communities, not strain them. He will bring that same fight to Congress: we can lead in technology and still refuse to trade away the water, land, and affordable power our children will inherit.
Tano will fight to: ↗ (opens tanoforcongress.com/issues at this heading)
- Attract new industries and high-paying jobs that put South Texans first
- Invest in infrastructure and workforce development so our people fill these jobs
- Position South Texas as a leader in AI, tech, and logistics
- Protect our water, land, and rural communities from data centers and developments that take more than they give
- Stand with ratepayers so families and small businesses aren't stuck paying for big tech's power demands
- Demand transparency and the full facts before any project moves forward
The future is being built now and South Texas should lead it, on our terms.
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Tano believes in an America First foreign policy rooted in strength, security, and common sense.
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- Standing with our allies, including Israel
- Confronting hostile regimes that threaten American security
- Securing our borders and protecting critical infrastructure, including our ports
Peace is achieved through strength — and weakness invites danger.
Tano will support policies that keep America safe while protecting our interests at home and abroad.
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