U.S. House race · November 3, 2026
U.S. Representative, Texas District 15
Represents the district in the U.S. House of Representatives, which writes federal laws, approves the federal budget and taxes, and oversees the executive branch.
2-year term. Under the 2026 map (enacted in 2025), the district runs from Hidalgo County in the Rio Grande Valley, including Edinburg and Weslaco, northeast through rural counties between Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Victoria, including communities such as Falfurrias, Alice, Sinton, Beeville, Cuero and Gonzales. Two candidates are on the general-election ballot: Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz and Democrat Bobby Pulido.
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name.
Monica De La Cruz
U.S. Representative, Texas District 15 (since 2023)Monica De La Cruz is a former insurance agent and business owner who has represented the 15th District since 2023 and is seeking a third term in the redrawn district. Her campaign centers on border security, South Texas agriculture and water supply, and protecting seniors' benefits.
Bobby Pulido
Tejano musician and small-business ownerBobby Pulido is a Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer from Edinburg who began a farewell tour when he launched his first bid for public office. His campaign focuses on lowering costs, health care and Medicare, border and immigration policy, public schools and the Rio Grande Valley's water supply.
Compare on the issues
Summaries of each candidate's stated positions. See each profile for sources and details.
| Issue | Monica De La Cruz Republican | Bobby Pulido Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Supports cutting regulations on farmers and ranchers and reimbursing ranchers for damage from illegal border crossings; asked the U.S. Trade Representative to make the 1944 Water Treaty part of the USMCA review so Mexico meets its water deliveries. | Supports investment in desalination, modern irrigation and Valley water infrastructure, and says he would hold Mexico accountable for its water treaty obligations. |
| Economy & Jobs | Calls for cutting federal spending she links to inflation and for lower taxes on working families and small businesses; supports a Balanced Budget Amendment. | Says he will stand up to large corporations that raise prices, cut regulations on small businesses and fund apprenticeships; opposes tariffs he says are "driving up costs." |
| Immigration | Supports reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy, ending "catch and release," completing southern border infrastructure, hiring more immigration judges and using E-Verify. | Calls for a consistent border policy focused on violent criminals and fentanyl supply lines, more vetting hubs in Central America and a fairer path to legal status for workers. |
| Education | No public position found yet | Opposes voucher programs that send public funds to private schools; supports higher teacher pay, less classroom crowding and more skills training. |
| Energy & Environment | Supports oil and natural gas jobs, nuclear energy and energy independence, and opposes "Green New Deal" policies. | No public position found yet |
| Health Care | No public position found yet | Supports protecting Medicare and negotiating lower prescription drug prices; opposes the 2025 reconciliation law (H.R. 1), which he says put Medicaid and South Texas seniors at risk. |
| Social Security & Medicare | Says she will protect Medicare and Social Security and has co-sponsored legislation to prevent cuts to seniors' benefits. | No public position found yet |