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).
Public safety
Bobby PulidoDemocratic
- Supports a secure border and deporting violent criminals.
- Supports a path to legalization and Central America vetting hubs.
Monica De La CruzRepublican
- Sponsored a fentanyl trafficking bill signed into law.
Education
Bobby PulidoDemocratic
- Supports strong public schools.
Monica De La CruzRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Bobby PulidoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Monica De La CruzRepublican
- Supported House passage of the ROAD to Housing Act.In office
- Sponsored HUD whistleblower protections that passed the House.In office
Economy & jobs
Bobby PulidoDemocratic
- Pledges to cut red tape for small businesses.
- Supports investing in skills training and apprenticeships.
Monica De La CruzRepublican
- Secured $280 million in aid for Texas farmers.In office
- Supports a whole-of-government fight against screwworm.In office
Environment & parks
Bobby PulidoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Monica De La CruzRepublican
- Sponsored penalties on Mexico over the 1944 Water Treaty.In office
Health & human services
Bobby PulidoDemocratic
- Supports protecting Medicare and Medicaid.
Monica De La CruzRepublican
- Co-sponsored reauthorizing the National Diabetes Prevention Program.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.