Abraham EnriquezCandidate

Abraham Enriquez

U.S. HouseRepublican

TX-19 U.S. House

Mexican-American·Founder and President, Bienvenido US

Why This Race Matters

Abraham Enriquez is running against Jason Corley (R), Tom Sell (R).

Open seat after Rep. Jodey Arrington (R) announced retirement. TX-19 is deep red (R+32), making the GOP primary the decisive race. Enriquez brings strong Hispanic outreach credentials as founder of Bienvenido US, one of the nation's fastest-growing conservative Latino organizations.

Three-way Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Enriquez was an official Trump campaign surrogate in 2024 and received the RNC Rising Star Award. Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed Enriquez.

Key dates to watch: Primary on March 3, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

A West Texan born in Lubbock, Abraham Enriquez founded Bienvenido US at just 24 years old, building it into one of the nation's fastest-growing conservative Hispanic advocacy organizations with representation in Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Georgia. During the 2020 elections, he partnered with conservative organizations to lead one of the most extensive Latino voter outreach programs in the country. In 2024, he served as an official surrogate for President Trump's campaign. A volunteer minister and NRA national outreach committee leader, he has become a trusted voice for millions of Hispanic conservative voters.

Family & Heritage

First in his family born in the United States. Grandparents immigrated from Mexico in the 1980s, bringing his then-2-year-old mother Betty Cardenas with them. Mother Betty Cardenas graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock and became a Republican activist. Abraham visits his grandparents in Mexico annually for church ministry service trips.

Political Career

Before Politics

Founder and President, Bienvenido US (conservative Hispanic advocacy organization); Volunteer minister; Spanish news commentator; Trump campaign surrogate

Education

B.A. Political Science, Abilene Christian University (2018); double minors in International Business and Spanish; Pre-Law concentration

Awards & Recognition

Republican National Committee Rising Star Award

Key Issues & Priorities

*Trump border policies
*Energy jobs
*Second Amendment rights
*Religious values
*Hispanic community empowerment

Endorsements

Republican National Committee (Rising Star recognition)Political