Webb County’s top elected official switches to Republican Party
Tano Tijerina was elected as a Democrat to lead Webb County, which includes Laredo. It is among many border counties that Trump won in November.
Trump on Tijerina party switch, cites other Republican victories
President-elect Trump is responding to a decision made by Webb County Judge, Tano Tijerina, to switch from the Democratic to the Republican party.
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Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina announced he is leaving the Democratic Party, weeks after Trump won the county.
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At the same time, the Texas Democratic Party condemned the move, calling it a betrayal. Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "For nearly a decade, Judge T
Texas Democrats respond to Tijerina’s Party switch
The Texas Democratic Party has responded to Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina’s decision to leave the party and join the Republican Party.
Webb County judge switches political parties as Republicans gain ground in South Texas
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina said the decision was driven by border security and Democrats’ views on transgender children in sports.
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina switches from Democrat to Republican
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina announced on "Fox & Friends" his switch from the Democratic Party to Republican Party, citing the "radicalization" of Democrats.
Webb County Judge Tijerina switches to Republican Party, says ‘the [Democratic] Party left me’
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina, who has served as a Democrat for three terms, announced that he is switching to the Republican Party.
Longtime Democrat Texas judge switches parties in monumental move
Longtime Democrat, Texas Judge Tano Tijerina joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his decision to leave the Democratic party.
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Hinojosa: South Texas has a rich tradition of resilience and progress
Reaction to the news that Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina is leaving the Democratic Party to join the Republican Party.
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‘I’m proud of that’: Two more lawmakers ditch ‘radicalized’ Dem Party for the GOP
A Florida state legislator and a Texas judge counted themselves among the growing number of Democratic defectors by joining the GOP.