Jake Johnson is a senior editor and staff writer for Common Dreams.
Clinging to a lead of fewer than 180 votes, nine-term Rep. Henry Cuellar declared victory early Wednesday in the closely watched Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 28th Congressional District as Jessica Cisneros , his progressive challenger, said the contest remained too close to officially call. Cuellar, an anti-abortion Democrat with ties to the fossil fuel industry, currently leads Cisneros by a reported margin of 22,694 votes to 22,517, less than a percentage point.
Pelosi, who helped push Cuellar over the finish line in his first contest against Cisneros two years ago, recorded a robocall for the 2022 primary describing the Texas incumbent as 'a fighter for hard-working families'--even as he opposes House Democrats' flagship labor rights bill and a $15 federal minimum wage.
Henry Cuellar Election 2022 Jessica Cisneros Democratic Party
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Khloe Kardashian Isn't Dating Anyone: 'Love Isn't on Her Mind'Khloe Kardashian ‘isn’t currently dating anyone,’ and Us Weekly has insight into her state of mind when it comes to love
Read more »
Letters: Downtown Denver isn’t dead and the Cherry Creek “zoo” isn’t for everyoneDowntown is far from being dead and we happily have alternatives to Cherry Creek when we want them.
Read more »
Dear Donald Trump: The federal fight for life isn't over yetWe cannot accept a future America that allows extreme abortion-on-demand policies or where life is only valued depending on what zip code they are in.
Read more »
Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight to be sanctioned, pro fight, will count toward recordsThe fight is set for July 20.
Read more »
Selling the OC's Alex Hall Isn't Dating Tyler Stanaland or BusinessmanSelling the OC’s Alex Hall details what ruined her friendship with Tyler Stanaland, offers update on TikTok businessman romance
Read more »
Donald Trump Isn't Going to Jail for Contempt Any Time SoonContempt of court is when someone acts against, disrespects, or blocks the court's authority and respectability.
Read more »