Editor’s note :

In 2022, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar narrowly defeated a progressive challenger after the FBI raided his home and office weeks before the primary election. Nearly four years later, things are looking up for the Laredo Democrat in Texas’ 28th Congressional District.

Ahead of his bid for a 12th term, Cuellar has no strong primary challengers, and his trial was pushed until after the primary. Then in a shocking move Wednesday, President Donald Trump pardoned Cuellar, marking an end to the congressman’s legal battle.

Cuellar also on Wednesday officially filed for reelection — as a Democrat — quieting speculation he would switch parties.

Cuellar and his wife were set to stand trial for a dozen charges of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy. Despite the legal cloud an

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