May 21, 2013
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)
- District: 28th District, South central -- Laredo, Mission
- Residence: Laredo
- Born: September 19, 1955; Laredo, Texas
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Family: Wife, Imelda Cuellar; two children
- Education: Laredo Community College, A.A. 1976 (political science); Georgetown U., B.S.F.S. 1978; U. of Texas, J.D. 1981; Laredo State U., M.B.A. 1982 (international trade); U. of Texas, Ph.D. 1998 (government)
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Texas House, 1987-2001; Texas secretary of state, 2001; Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 2002; U.S. House, 2005-present
- Elected: Elected: 2004 (5th term)
- Committee Assignments: Appropriations (Homeland Security; State-Foreign Operations)
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State Information: 28th District, South central -- Laredo, Mission
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Henry Cuellar (D) | 112,456 | 67.9% |
| William Hayward (R) | 49,309 | 29.8% | ||
| Patrick Hisel (LIBERT) | 2,473 | 1.5% | ||
| Michael Cary (GREEN) | 1,407 | 0.8% |
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