Immigration
Supports border security, immigration-law enforcement and practical bipartisan changes to legal immigration.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
TANO E. TIJERINA
Candidate for U.S. House · Texas · District 28
THE PERSON
Background
Tano E. Tijerina is Webb County's county judge and a South Texas community leader. His campaign describes work on local infrastructure, law enforcement and youth opportunities, with family roots in Laredo.
Roots
- Public service: Webb County judge
- Roots: South Texas and Laredo
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Taxes & spending
Supports lower taxes for families and small businesses, fewer federal regulations and reduced waste.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Technology
Supports clear cryptocurrency rules and privacy protections.
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Calls for protecting water, land and utility customers from data-center impacts, with transparency before projects proceed.
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Supports infrastructure and workforce investment for South Texas technology, logistics and other industries.
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Supports alliances including Israel and protection of critical infrastructure.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 28 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State · Certified general election ballot ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: E. R. Softwood · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.