Rep. Henry Cuellar will defeat progressive primary challenger Jessica Cisneros, CNN projects

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Published June 21, 2022 2:57 pm

By Gregory Krieg, CNN

Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, the lone remaining anti-abortion Democrat in the House, will defeat progressive Jessica Cisneros in a runoff, CNN projects.

The Texas Democratic Party announced the results of a recount in the race on Tuesday, which found Cuellar ahead by 289 votes.

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