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Jay Furman defeated Lazaro Garza in the Republican runoff primary race for the 28th Congressional District, which will determine the opponent of Democratic incumbent Henry Cuellar in November’s general election. Cuellar, a conservative Democrat who has faced criticism from his own party, was indicted earlier this month on bribery and conspiracy charges. Furman and Garza emerged from a crowded March primary, with neither candidate exceeding the 50% threshold necessary to avoid a runoff. Furman ultimately secured 44.8% of the vote, while Garza received 27.1%. Jose Sanz and Jimmy Leon finished third and fourth, respectively.

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and his wife, Imelda, have been indicted on federal charges of conspiracy and bribery. The charges stem from an investigation into alleged bribes the couple accepted from an Azerbaijan-based energy company and a bank in Mexico City between 2014 and 2021. The indictments allege that Cuellar used his office to influence U.S. foreign policy in favor of Azerbaijan and advise and pressure high-ranking U.S. Executive Branch officials regarding measures beneficial to the bank in exchange for the bribes. Cuellar has denied the allegations and has stated that he and his wife are innocent. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., has become the first House Democrat to call on Cuellar to resign.

Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas will face indictment from the Department of Justice, according to sources. The specific charges are yet to be disclosed but are anticipated to be made public on Friday. The indictment stems from an ongoing investigation into a group of American businessmen and their alleged ties to Azerbaijan. In 2022, federal authorities conducted a raid on Cuellar’s residence and office as part of the investigation. Cuellar and his staff have agreed to cooperate with the inquiry, which has included subpoenas for the congressman, his spouse, and associates. Cuellar has denied any wrongdoing and asserted that he has acted solely to serve the people of Texas throughout his tenure in Congress. He has specifically defended his wife’s qualifications, emphasizing her accomplishments in business and her contributions to the community.