Federal

U.S. Representative, 15th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

All of Bee, Brooks, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jim Wells and Lavaca counties; part of Hidalgo County (about 64% of its residents: Edinburg, part of McAllen, part of Pharr, Weslaco, San Juan and Alamo and other areas); part of San Patricio County (about 64% of its residents: part of Portland, Sinton and Mathis); part of Aransas County (about 82% of its residents: part of Rockport); part of Refugio County (about 90% of its residents).

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Bobby Pulido

Democratic

Entrepreneur · Edinburg

The gist

Supports a secure border and deporting violent criminals.
Supports a path to legalization and Central America vetting hubs.
Supports protecting Medicare and Medicaid.
Pledges to cut red tape for small businesses.
Supports investing in skills training and apprenticeships.
Supports strong public schools.

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Supports a secure border and deporting violent criminals.
Issues — Bobby Pulido for Congress
Campaign website · Bobby Pulido for Congress · bobbypulidofortexas.com
“we have to go after the violent criminals that are here illegally and get them out of our country.”
Supports a path to legalization and Central America vetting hubs.
Issues — Bobby Pulido for Congress
Campaign website · Bobby Pulido for Congress · bobbypulidofortexas.com
“more vetting hubs in Central America to help bring order to migration as we create a more fair and reasonable path to legalization”
Supports protecting Medicare and Medicaid.
Issues — Bobby Pulido for Congress
Campaign website · Bobby Pulido for Congress · bobbypulidofortexas.com
“like Social Security, Medicare is a promise and a critical safety net that we have to keep and make stronger.”
Pledges to cut red tape for small businesses.
Issues — Bobby Pulido for Congress
Campaign website · Bobby Pulido for Congress · bobbypulidofortexas.com
“I will also focus on cutting the red tape that strangles small businesses”
Supports investing in skills training and apprenticeships.
Issues — Bobby Pulido for Congress
Campaign website · Bobby Pulido for Congress · bobbypulidofortexas.com
“invest in skills and apprenticeships, and support the creation of higher-wage jobs”
Supports strong public schools.
Issues — Bobby Pulido for Congress
Campaign website · Bobby Pulido for Congress · bobbypulidofortexas.com
“I believe strong public schools are critical to the success of South Texas.”

Monica De La Cruz

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

Sponsored a fentanyl trafficking bill signed into law.
Sponsored penalties on Mexico over the 1944 Water Treaty.In office
Supported House passage of the ROAD to Housing Act.In office
Sponsored HUD whistleblower protections that passed the House.In office
Co-sponsored reauthorizing the National Diabetes Prevention Program.In office
Secured $280 million in aid for Texas farmers.In office
Supports a whole-of-government fight against screwworm.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Sponsored a fentanyl trafficking bill signed into law.
Monica De La Cruz for Congress
Campaign website · Monica De La Cruz for Congress · monicaforcongress.us
“the first bill in nearly 20 years from her community to be signed into law, targeting fentanyl trafficking.”
Sponsored penalties on Mexico over the 1944 Water Treaty.
De La Cruz Imposes Consequences for Mexico's Refusal to Comply with the 1944 Water Treaty
Government record · Office of Rep. Monica De La Cruz · delacruz.house.gov
“De La Cruz Imposes Consequences for Mexico's Refusal to Comply with the 1944 Water Treaty”
Supported House passage of the ROAD to Housing Act.
De La Cruz Restores the Dream of Homeownership Through Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Monica De La Cruz · delacruz.house.gov
“De La Cruz Restores the Dream of Homeownership Through Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act”
Sponsored HUD whistleblower protections that passed the House.
De La Cruz's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen HUD Whistleblower Protections Passes House
Government record · Office of Rep. Monica De La Cruz · delacruz.house.gov
“De La Cruz's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen HUD Whistleblower Protections Passes House”
Co-sponsored reauthorizing the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
De La Cruz, Correa Reauthorize National Diabetes Prevention Program
Government record · Office of Rep. Monica De La Cruz · delacruz.house.gov
“De La Cruz, Correa Reauthorize National Diabetes Prevention Program”
Secured $280 million in aid for Texas farmers.
Agriculture — Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz
Government record · Office of Rep. Monica De La Cruz · delacruz.house.gov
“De La Cruz Secures $280 Million in Aid for Texas Farmers”
Supports a whole-of-government fight against screwworm.
De La Cruz Urges President Trump to Launch Whole-of-Government Fight Against Screwworm
Government record · Office of Rep. Monica De La Cruz · delacruz.house.gov
“De La Cruz Urges President Trump to Launch Whole-of-Government Fight Against Screwworm”

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