Democratic Party Leaders Rally Behind Last Anti-Abortion Lawmaker for 2024 Reelection

Rep. Henry Cuellar, the last anti-abortion incumbent in the Democratic Party, has received endorsements from the entire House Democratic leadership team for his 2024 reelection, marking a significant shift from the lack of support he received in the 2022 midterms. Despite facing a progressive primary challenger and a decrease in funding, Cuellar managed to survive and is now going on the offensive for 2024. His ability to prevail demonstrates that the party's focus on abortion rights does not resonate in every swing district, particularly in Catholic-heavy south Texas. Cuellar's survival also boosts Democrats' hopes of regaining the majority in the House of Representatives.