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Tejano star Bobby Pulido launches South Texas congressional run

The musician and Democrat is looking to flip Texas’ 15th Congressional District, which voted for President Donald Trump by 18% in 2024.

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Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to challenge Rep. Vicente Gonzalez for third time

Flores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.

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Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ newly drawn congressional seats

State Rep. Briscoe Cain kicked off what operatives expect to be a flurry of campaign announcements with a bid for Houston’s 9th Congressional District.

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From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines

The GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.

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In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist

The plan increases the share of Hispanic voters in three of the five districts targeted by the GOP, banking that enough will turn out and vote for Republicans without Donald Trump on the ballot.

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Texas redistricting: how new Republican maps will hurt Democrats

Redrawn congressional maps pushed by Trump could secure five Republican seats ahead of next year’s midterms

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Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats

The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.

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Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats

The first draft of the lower chamber’s new redistricting map targets Democratic members of Congress in the Austin, Dallas and Houston metro areas and in South Texas.

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Texas Republicans release draft map targeting several Democratic House seats - Roll Call

Texas state Republicans on Wednesday released a new draft congressional map, which makes significant changes to Democratic-held districts.

Roll Call

Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bid

The music star is considering challenging Rep. Monica De La Cruz in a district emblematic of the GOP’s gains with Latino voters.

The Texas Tribune

GOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional district

The prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law enforcement credentials.

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Texas lawmakers urge Trump to extend tomato trade agreement with Mexico

The 1996 agreement is set to expire Monday, which could raise the price of Mexican tomatoes and threaten thousands of Texas jobs.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Abbott calls for redrawing congressional map ahead of midterms - Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map at a special legislative session later this month.

Roll Call

Texas Lawmaker Urges Trump to Ease Immigration Crackdown Citing Harm to Small Businesses

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez asked President Trump to issue an executive order allowing small businesses to sponsor undocumented migrants who have lived in the United States for at least three years and have no criminal record.

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U.S., Mexico agree to new deal that sends water to South Texas

The latest development in a years-long push by South Texas farmers and officials to get Mexico to fulfill a 1944 treaty would still fall short of what is owed.

Roll Call

Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores announces campaign for Cuellar’s seat - Roll Call

Republican former Rep. Mayra Flores announced a challenge to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th District.

The Texas Tribune

National Democrats to target GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas district in 2026

The battlefield for both parties is again converging on South Texas, where De La Cruz scored one of the GOP’s high-profile wins last year when she secured a second term.

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Despite tough words, these Democrats continue to invest in Tesla

Vandalism and arson attacks against Tesla vehicles are on the rise, in the U.S. and across the globe.

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US House Democrat backing El Salvador’s strongman president

Vicente Gonzalez tirelessly promoting Nayib Bukele, including reposting calls to ‘impeach corrupt judges’

Fortune

In Congress, Republicans steer clear of investing in Trump Media or Tesla

Politically, Republicans can’t get enough of what President Trump and Elon Musk have wrought. But they have not put their money where their mouths are.

The Texas Tribune

National Republicans target South Texas Democrats for 2026 election

Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez are moderate Democrats who represent border districts that increasingly vote Republican.

Latin Times

Democrat Who Voted to Pass Laken Riley Act Says He'll 'Stay Out' Of Republicans Way on Sanctuary Cities

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez represents a Texas district won by Donald Trump in the last election. "I don't listen to the ACLU — I listen to my district," he said

Roll Call

Vote studies 2024: House GOP unity inched up as Senate Democrats set record - Roll Call

House Republican unity ticked up in 2024, while Senate Democrats saw record success on votes that split the parties.

The Texas Tribune

Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes passes with some Texas Democratic help

The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.

Roll Call

Democrats who won in Trump districts brace for spotlight

The initial 2026 House battlefield is shaped by districts that backed a House member and presidential candidate of different parties.

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