Webb County judge switches political parties

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.
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.
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.
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