HOUSE

Texas TX-15 House2026

RACE AT A GLANCE

RACE TYPE

Incumbent running

Monica De La Cruz (R)

RACE RATING

Last updated : Jul 16, 2026

Likely R

Lean R

COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX

Last updated : Nov 17, 2025

D +50

R +50

Race summary

Under normal circumstances, a district that Trump carried by 18 points should not be competitive. But due to a number of unique factors, GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz faces a serious challenge from Tejano musician Bobby Pulido.

Key Dates

Filing Deadline: Dec 8, 2025

Primary Election: Mar 3, 2026

INCUMBENT

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CANDIDATES

Democrats

DISTRICT DATA RACE ANALYSIS

DISTRICT DATA

Texas - 15

Rio Grande Valley: Edinburg, Weslaco, Alice

Population Breakdown

Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026

Past Presidential Results from this District

2024 Election Results

Source: Dave Leip

2020 Election Results

Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST

RACE ANALYSIS

Race Analysis

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

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