Indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar Wins 11th Term in Texas

Cuellar defeats GOP Navy veteran Jay Furman amid federal bribery charges and faces a trial in March 2025.

Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, secured his 11th term in Congress, winning against Republican Jay Furman with a 52% to 48% vote count.
Cuellar's district, which spans from Laredo to San Antonio, is known for issues related to drug and migrant smuggling by Mexican cartels.
The congressman and his wife have been charged with 14 counts, including bribery and money laundering, accused of accepting $600,000 in bribes from foreign entities.
The indictment alleges the bribes were funneled through shell companies owned by Cuellar's wife, Imelda, who allegedly did little work for the payments.
Despite the charges, Cuellar maintains his innocence and is the only Democrat in Congress opposing abortion rights, a significant issue in the 2024 election.