Staff evacuated after suspicious package found at Cuellar's Laredo office

Who's involved

• Henry CuellarU.S. Rep., D-Texas, Texas's 28th Congressional District
• Max ScherCampaign manager, Texans for Henry Cuellar
• Tano TijerinaRepublican challenger, Webb County Judge, competing in Texas's 28th Congressional District

The facts

• Cuellar's Laredo district office was evacuated after staff discovered a suspicious parcel on Election Day.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• All staff were accounted for; the staff member who opened the parcel underwent precautionary health screening.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Cuellar is running for his 12th term in Congress against Republican Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Texas's 28th Congressional District includes Starr County and parts of Hidalgo County in the Rio Grande Valley.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Henry Cuellar Thanked first responders for quick response; will follow guidance of local and federal authorities investigating the situation.^{1 2}
• Max Scher, Texans for Henry Cuellar campaign manager Violence and intimidation have no place in politics; urged South Texans to vote.^{1 2}