Tejano singer Bobby Pulido defeats Republican Monica De La Cruz for Texas Congress

Who's involved

• Bobby PulidoTejano singer, Latin Grammy winner, and Democratic congressional candidate who won the election
• Monica De La CruzRepublican incumbent in Congressional District 15 who lost the election

The facts

• Bobby Pulido defeated Monica De La Cruz in Congressional District 15.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Pulido won 62% of the total vote.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Congressional District 15 extends east of San Antonio down to Rio Grande Valley.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Pulido announced his political interests in Congress via Instagram in July 2025.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Pulido's final concert before the election was October 17, 2026, in Edinburg, Texas.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• De La Cruz referred to Pulido as a scandal-plagued celebrity in March.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Bobby Pulido I will never forget where I came from; I'm running for Congress for you, not to serve a political party.^{1 2}
• Bobby Pulido He wanted to run an issues-based campaign focused on immigration, economy and healthcare.^{1 2}
• Monica De La Cruz This election isn't about who you want performing at your niece's quinceañera.^{1 2}