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Bobby Pulido (D) defeated incumbent Monica De La Cruz (R) in the general election for Texas' 15th Congressional District

Bobby Pulido (D) defeated incumbent Monica De La Cruz (R) in the general election for Texas' 15th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Nov 6

Texas Republicans’ gerrymander backfires

Republicans lost two US House seats they already controlled and flipped only one of their five gerrymander targets

Salon · Nov 5

Republicans Bet the House on Latino Loyalty. Here's Exactly How That Bet Collapsed on Election Night.

Democrats won control of both chambers in the midterm election after flipping at least 27 House seats, with a major Latino shift helping decide key races in Texas and Colorado.

Latin Times · Nov 4

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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

8 Latino Candidates Who Could Make History in the 2026 Midterm Elections

Eight Latino candidates are campaigning for potential firsts in the 2026 midterms, including historic gubernatorial, Senate, House and statewide executive victories across seven states.

Latin Times · Oct 29

The Insult That Backfired: How Monica De La Cruz's Quinceañera Jab Gave Bobby Pulido His Best Campaign Weapon

Democrat Bobby Pulido leads Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz 50% to 45% in Texas's 15th District, where his quinceañera outreach has drawn national attention ahead of Election Day.

Latin Times · Oct 28

In Texas, ‘everything is bigger, including politics’ - Roll Call

In Texas, ‘everything is bigger, including politics’ - Uncategorized

Roll Call · Oct 27

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Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in Texas on behalf of Bexar County congressional candidate Johnny Garcia

Garcia, a former sheriff’s deputy, is running in one of the five districts Republicans redrew last year with the intention of flipping.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 19

Bobby Pulido pitches himself as the Democrat “you used to vote for” in bid to oust Rep. Monica De La Cruz

In Texas’ 15th Congressional District, the Tejano musician is trying to remind voters of the Democratic Party their abuelitas supported for decades. The GOP incumbent casts him as a relic of a “corrupt, compadre system.”

The Texas Tribune · Oct 16

Texas congressional races 2026: Who is running and what to know about key U.S. House seats

The state's six most competitive U.S. House contests include four redrawn seats Republicans hope to flip and two where they are playing defense. All are majority Hispanic.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 30

Bobby Pulido thanks rival Rep. Monica De La Cruz for campaign “advice”

A poll categorized the race for the 15th Congressional District, which the GOP flipped in 2022, as a toss-up on Friday.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 25

In South Texas, Bobby Pulido urges voters to see beyond red and blue

GOLIAD, Texas — Standing on a stage draped with patriotic bunting in this red pocket of the Lone Star State, Bobby Pulido prodded the audience of several hundred to look past the “D” next to his name. Pulido, a Tejano singer who has two Latin Grammy Awards and broad name…

Roll Call · Sep 22

Photos of the week | September 12-18, 2026

The House made another brief appearance this week in Washington before heading home early until after the election. The week featured the unveiling of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s portrait, a dinosaur, campaigning in Texas and preparations for next week’s Congressional Women’s Softball game. Here are photographs of the action captured…

Roll Call · Sep 18

At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices

With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11

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The Texas Tribune · Sep 8

GOP to open first-ever midterm convention in Dallas as Texas’ U.S. Senate race hangs in the balance

The two-day gathering, informally dubbed “Trumpapalooza,” will put Texas at the center of the political world as it hits the homestretch of its most competitive election cycle in years.

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Can Democrats flip deep-red seats? Inside the party’s long-shot midterm House strategy

Democrats are dreaming of pulling off upsets in what might be called “reach” House districts, where Republicans usually win and likely will again

Roll Call · Aug 26

Rating changes: Seven more House races shift toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — With two months to go before Election Day, Democrats continue to have the advantage in the fight for the House as Inside Elections shifts its race rating of seven more districts in the party’s favor. Some of the movement affects the current contours of the House battleground. The…

Latin Times · Aug 7

Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race

Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.

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Ballotpedia · Jul 29

Incumbent Monica De La Cruz (R) and Bobby Pulido (D) are running for Texas' 15th Congressional District, one reshaped by redistricting in 2025

Incumbent Monica De La Cruz (R) and Bobby Pulido (D) are running in the general election for Texas' 15th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 6

As Democrats eye South Texas upset, Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmate’s child sex offense

The Tejano musician has been dogged by a series of headlines regarding his former accordionist, a registered sex offender. Pulido has insisted he did not know about the man’s rap sheet.

Roll Call · Jun 17

Rating changes: 11 House races move toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — Another month, and another batch of rating changes that benefit Democrats. But the House Republican majority is not lost yet, according to a district-by-district analysis of the House battleground. With less than five months to go, the fundamentals of midterm elections continue to favor Democrats. President Donald Trump’s…

The Texas Tribune · Apr 30

Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters

Texas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 23

Top Democratic PAC books $22 million in ads, Republican counterpart reserves $14 million for U.S. House seats in South Texas

House Majority PAC is targeting five majority-Hispanic seats, including the 23rd Congressional District, which was recently vacated by Republican Tony Gonzales. The top Republican group is spending $13.9 million on two seats.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 9

In South Texas, quinceañera dig becomes campaign fuel for Tejano musician Bobby Pulido

Since GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz said the race “isn’t about who you want performing at your niece’s quinceañera,” the Democrat has played at a dozen such events in the 15th Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 14

After Monica De La Cruz helps migrant teen in ICE custody, Texas man seeks similar aid for fiancée

The Republican in Congress helped a migrant teenager she previously knew get released from federal custody. Scores of migrants are in similar situations with no clear exit.

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