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Tejano musician Bobby Pulido unseats GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz, flipping key South Texas district

The self-styled “conservative Democrat” recaptured the 15th Congressional District four years after it flipped red, a blow to Republicans who tried to draw themselves more seats in the Rio Grande Valley.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 4

In South Texas House Runoff, It’s a Progressive Insurgent Versus the Establishment

In Hidalgo County's open House District 41, Bernie-backed Julio Salinas is up against McAllen City Commissioner Seby Haddad, who’s backed by most of the local politicos.

Texas Observer · May 20

Texas House candidates in South Texas face allegations of lying about their party affiliation

Republicans hope to flip the Rio Grande Valley state House seat, long held by Democrats.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 19

South Texas farmers are in peril as the Rio Grande Valley runs dry — again

With the hottest days still ahead, local leaders have declared emergencies. And farmers are lobbying for the U.S. government to pressure Mexico to release water.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 18, 2024

Some South Texas school employees could be barred from holding elected office after fraud investigation

A state-appointed board of managers overseeing the La Joya Independent School District is set to consider the policy this week.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 11, 2024

Six candidates are running for the Democratic nomination in TX-15

Six candidates are running in the Democratic Party primary election for Texas’ 15th Congressional District on March 1, 2022. Media attention has focused on Eliza Alvarado, Ruben Ramirez, John Villarreal Rigney, and Michelle Vallejo. These candidates have also led in fundraising. Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez (D) is running to replace retiring…

Ballotpedia · Feb 23, 2022