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Tejano Star Bobby Pulido Leads Divisive Texas Primary Race

2/18/2026

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Bobby Pulido, Tejano music star, faces a Democratic primary against Ada Cuellar, emergency room doctor, for Texas's 15th District, aiming to challenge incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz.
The race reflects Democratic divisions after 2024 Republican losses, with Pulido favored by national Democrats and Cuellar framing him as too conservative.
Pulido holds a significant lead in internal polling.
Cuellar has attacked Pulido personally, saying her vetting strategy is necessary.

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Bobby Pulido, Tejano music star, faces a Democratic primary against Ada Cuellar, emergency room doctor, for Texas's 15th District, aiming to challenge incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz.
The race reflects Democratic divisions after 2024 Republican losses, with Pulido favored by national Democrats and Cuellar framing him as too conservative.
Pulido holds a significant lead in internal polling.
Cuellar has attacked Pulido personally, saying her vetting strategy is necessary.