Texas's 28th Congressional District

R +1% since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +5.0
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
D +2.3
National Environment
current political climate
D +9.9
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +1.0
Forecasted margin
D +8.2

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Polls

Polls (2)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey CenterAug 22, 2026D +11600lv
Pulse Decision ScienceJun 23, 2026R +9400lv
Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 82%
GOP 18%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Lean D Inside Elections Tilt D Sabato Lean D
District lean
R+5 This district leans Republican.
Candidates

Democrat Henry Cuellar (inc.)

Republican Tano Tijerina