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BATTLE AT THE POLLS Challenger brings in big numbers By David Gomez Jr. Editor-in-chiefPublished March 30, 2020 Opposing newcomer for the Congressional 28th District of Texas, Jessica Cisneros, came close to dethroning current, longtime Congressman Henry Cuellar. “I think two of the biggest credentials that I have to go to Congress, the first and most important, is the fact that I was born and raised in the district,” Jessica Cisneros said. “You always want to make sure that you have personal experiences to draw upon when you’re creating law.” Courtesy | Cisneros Campaign Although Cuellar is from Laredo as well, Cisneros is capable of bringing up different perspectives from her generation, upbringing and experience—which fueled her campaign. “My personal and profession...

BATTLE AT THE POLLS Cisneros, Cuellar compete for Congress Incumbent remains in office By Cecelia A. JimenezBridge Staff Writerand Joel De La RosaBridge Staff Writerand David Gomez Jr. Editor-in-chiefPublished March 30, 2020 Incumbent Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, is reelected in a close race against newcomer, Jessica Cisneros, for the 28th Congressional District seat. The late congressional run for the 28th District of Texas was a nail-biter as Congressman Henry Cuellar faced off against first-time political candidate Jessica Cisneros. Both advertised on TV, radio and newspapers: Cueller that he can do the job just fine or Cisneros that she could do a better job as a new face for the people of Laredo, Webb County and nearby counties. The two candidates did not hold back any ...