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Henry Cuellar’s Indictment Creates a Mess for Democrats in Texas

The Texas Democrat vowed to continue his bid for reelection despite a federal indictment, and it could cost his party the seat.

Henry Cuellar

Even before his indictment was officially announced, Rep. Henry Cuellar vowed to stay in the race. Mark Schiefelbein/AP

By Casey Murray and Ryan Hernández

May 03, 2024 05:07 PM

Rep. Henry Cuellar’s federal indictment puts Texas Democrats in a serious bind.

Cuellar is not beloved by much of his party as one of the most conservative House Democrats and the only one to oppose abortion access. However, his indictment on corruption and bribery charges brings a new complication in the extremely tight race for control of the House of Representatives.

Cuellar already declared that he has no intention of backing away from his reelection campaign.