US House · TX-15
FederalRepublican incumbent Monica De La Cruz defends a Rio Grande Valley seat she first flipped in 2022. Her 2026 challenger is Bobby Pulido, a Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer from Edinburg who won the Democratic primary with 67%. The 2025 redistricting made the seat more Republican-leaning (Trump +18 in 2024), but Pulido's name recognition and regional fame keep Democrats competitive.
Incumbent: Monica De La Cruz(R)
Represents the Rio Grande Valley in Congress, McAllen, Edinburg, and surrounding RGV communities.
Candidates
Republican Primary
Democratic Primary
Tejano musician, small business owner
Polling
US House · TX-15
General Election Polling
| Pollster | Date | Sample | Cruz | Pulido | Undec. | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normington PettsCommissioned by House Majority PAC, the Democratic House super PAC; fielded Jul 23-28 and shared with Newsweek Aug 4. Sponsored poll, shown with the sponsor disclosed. | Jul 2026 | 500 LV±4.4 | 45% | 51% | 4% | Pulido +6 |
Shown as reported. TexPolls applies no model, weighting, or averaging. Results within the margin of error are statistical ties and cannot determine a leader. Likely-voter (LV) and registered-voter (RV) samples are not directly comparable.
Campaign Finance
FEC filings through Aug 21, 2026| Candidate | Party | Total Raised | Total Spent | Cash on Hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica De La Cruz | Republican | $5,273,960 | $3,424,607 | $2,463,323 |
| Bobby Pulido | Democratic | $2,960,462 | $1,804,526 | $1,155,936 |
Frequently Asked
Who is running for Congress in Texas' 15th District in 2026?
Monica De La Cruz (R, incumbent) faces Bobby Pulido (D) in the November 3, 2026 general election.
When is the 2026 TX-15 election?
The general election is November 3, 2026. The voter registration deadline is October 5, early voting runs October 19 to 30, and mail-ballot applications are due October 23.
Is the 2026 TX-15 race competitive?
Inside Elections and Sabato's Crystal Ball rate the race Lean Republican. The rating is the handicapper's assessment, not a TexPolls forecast.
What area does TX-15 cover?
Represents the Rio Grande Valley in Congress, McAllen, Edinburg, and surrounding RGV communities.
How were the 2026 TX-15 nominees decided?
Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz defends a Rio Grande Valley seat she first flipped in 2022. Her 2026 challenger is Bobby Pulido, a Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer from Edinburg who won the Democratic primary with 67%. The 2025 redistricting made the seat more Republican-leaning (Trump +18 in 2024), but Pulido's name recognition and regional fame keep Democrats competitive.
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