Tano Tijerina
R
Won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with 74.3% of the vote
Tano Tijerina is the former Webb County Judge, a rancher and former minor league baseball player who won the Republican nomination to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar.[3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
On the record — official actions
- actionAs Webb County Judge, lowered property taxes five times over ten years, according to his campaign.[3]
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Says the border must be secured, the law enforced, and illegal crossings stopped, while backing a practical, bipartisan path for immigrants who came 'the right way.'[3]
- OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Says he would fight to lower taxes for working families and small businesses and cut federal regulations, citing his record lowering property taxes five times in ten years as Webb County Judge.[3]
In their words — priorities
- His campaign website lists border security and immigration enforcement, lowering taxes and cutting federal regulation, and supporting cryptocurrency innovation among his priorities.[3]
Background
- Earned a bachelor's degree in fitness and sports from Texas A&M International University; played minor league baseball and worked in ranching.[3]
- Has served as Webb County Judge since 2015, winning re-election as a Democrat in the November 2018 general election; switched to the Republican Party in December 2024.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $1.4M · spent $632K · $768K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗