Andrew Vantine
Andrew Vantine (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 28th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Vantine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 28th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on April 12, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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General election for U.S. House Texas District 28
Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D), Tano Tijerina (R), and Adriel Ventura Lopez (Independent) are running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 28 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Henry Cuellar (D) | |
 | Tano Tijerina (R) | |
 | Adriel Ventura Lopez (Independent)  | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 28
Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D) defeated Ricardo Villarreal (D) and Andrew Vantine (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 28 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Henry Cuellar | 58.1 | 38,520 |
 | Ricardo Villarreal | 36.9 | 24,476 | |
 | Andrew Vantine | 5.0 | 3,284 | |
| Total votes: 66,280 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ryan Trevino (D)
Republican primary
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Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 28
Tano Tijerina (R) defeated Eileen Day (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 28 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tano Tijerina | 74.4 | 12,400 |
| Eileen Day | 25.6 | 4,277 | ||
| Total votes: 16,677 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Juan Esparza (R)
Green Party convention
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Green convention for U.S. House Texas District 28
Marlon Duran (G) is running in the Green Party convention for U.S. House Texas District 28 on April 11, 2026.
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| Marlon Duran | ||
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Libertarian Party convention
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Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 28
John Foddrill (L) is running in the Libertarian Party convention for U.S. House Texas District 28 on April 12, 2026.
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| John Foddrill | ||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Andrew Vantine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vantine's responses.
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- For too long, South Texas has been treated like the end of the line. It's time we put our communities on the fast track to the future. As your representative, I will lead the effort to secure federal investment and bring a modern, high-speed rail line—the Bullet Train—right here to Texas District 28.
Economic Opportunity, Not Traffic Jams: This isn't just about speed; it's about jobs. Construction and operation of a high-speed rail line will create thousands of good-paying, long-term careers right here in the Valley. It means more tourists, more commerce, and more companies choosing to invest in our region.
The bullet train will dramatically reduce travel times, linking the 28 District seamlessly with San Antonio. - "In Texas District 28, our families are struggling to keep up. We work hard, we pay our bills, but one emergency or one diagnosis can wipe out a lifetime of savings. We are tired of seeing seniors forced to choose between groceries and vital prescription drugs. We are tired of paying skyrocketing premiums while corporate CEOs rake in massive profits. This stops now." "My fight in Washington will be to make sure that in the 28th District, your health is not determined by your bank account. We will take on the pharmaceutical giants and the special interests to deliver real, affordable, and accessible healthcare for every single family. Join me, and let's bring sanity back to our healthcare system."
- Most Kids in South Texas cant afford college. Education for Success: Skip the Debt We must slash educational costs and create high-paying jobs right here in District 28. My plan: Invest in High School Tech Pathways—programs offering certification and vocational training in fields like Computer Science and Biotech Engineering. Graduates will enter the workforce with skills, experience, and zero debt, ready for a great career immediately after high school. Real skills. Real jobs. No debt. It's time to put our students on the fast track to prosperity.
We need an SBA that works faster, fights harder against fraud, and serves every entrepreneur. My plan:
Cut the Red Tape: Streamline loan processes so capital reaches small businesses faster.
Boost Local Access: Increase funding for local Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and Women's Business Centers right here in South Texas.
Modernize Contracting: Ensure more federal contracts—especially in rural areas—go to local, minority, and veteran-owned firms.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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