Mayra Flores Announces Campaign to Challenge Indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th District

Flores, the first Mexico-born member of Congress, seeks a political comeback as Cuellar faces federal corruption charges and a competitive 2026 race.

Mayra Flores, a Republican and former congresswoman, has officially launched her campaign to run in Texas' 28th Congressional District for the 2026 elections.
Incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democrat, is under federal indictment for bribery and money laundering, with his trial scheduled for September 2025.
Flores previously served in Congress after a 2022 special election win but lost re-election bids in 2022 and 2024 in a different district.
The 28th District, which spans from Laredo to San Antonio, is a competitive seat that Republicans have identified as a key target for the 2026 midterms.
Flores plans to focus her campaign on border security, economic growth, and agricultural policies, leveraging her personal ties to the district.