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Bobby Pulido Takes on Incumbent Monica De La Cruz in Texas’ 15th Congressional District
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Pulido’s Congressional Bid in Texas’ 15th District
Democratic Tejano singer Bobby Pulido launched his first run for public office by performing at a block party in Alice, Texas, where volunteers distributed campaign literature urging support for his challenge to three-term Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz. Pulido frames himself as an “old-school Democrat” who is socially conservative but backs policies aimed at working families.
District Demographics and Recent Voting Trends
The 15th Congressional District stretches roughly 300 miles from the Rio Grande Valley through the Coastal Bend to rural counties east of San Antonio. Hispanics comprise about 80 % of the population. In the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump carried the district by roughly an 18-point margin, largely due to Latino voter support.
Candidates’ Profiles and Campaign Themes
- Bobby Pulido — Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer; studied political science at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio; previously pursued a law career before a record deal.
- Monica De La Cruz — Former insurance agent; strong supporter of former President Trump’s immigration and border policies; emphasizes tax relief as a response to voter concerns about affordability.
Both candidates argue that economic issues dominate voter priorities.
Official Statements on Policy and Campaign Priorities
Early voting in Texas is scheduled to begin on October 19.
Verbatim Quotes
- “His dad played at my wedding, so that’s how we know Bobby,” — Enrique Gonzalez
- “Before there was music, there was also Bobby, the studious student,” — Bobby Pulido
- “This is the least partisan group in America, the last real swing voter, and they’re motivated overwhelmingly by economics,” — Mike Madrid, republican political strategist