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Tejano Music Legend Bobby Pulido Announces Bid for Congress
Pulido aims to address economic struggles, immigration reform, and community concerns in a district with 75% Latino voting-age citizens, challenging a Republican incumbent in 2026.
- Tejano music star Bobby Pulido announced on Wednesday his candidacy for Texas' 15th Congressional District to challenge Republican Monica De La Cruz.
- Pulido, currently on a farewell music tour, decided to run due to the district's economic struggles, immigration issues, and shifting political landscape after recent GOP-led redistricting.
- Pulido has traveled through nine of the district’s 11 counties, emphasizing his cultural ties and moderate stance, while Democrats view him as a credible contender against De La Cruz's $1.3 million war chest.
- A recent poll shows De La Cruz leads Pulido by 3 points with 21% undecided, and political analysts say Pulido’s name recognition and appeal to Latino voters give him a realistic chance in 2026.
- Pulido’s campaign highlights rising costs and immigration reform, suggesting his run could jeopardize Republican control if he wins in a more competitive district shaped by gerrymandering.
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Tejano star Bobby Pulido launches South Texas congressional run
By Gabby Birenbaum, 'THE TEXAS TRIBUNE'Tejano musician Bobby Pulido is running for Texas 15th Congressional District, he announced Wednesday, giving Democrats their best and potentially only opportunity to flip a Republican-held seat in 2026.Pulido, a singer and Edinburg native who has been making Tejano music for three decades, is running to take on Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Edinburg, in a district that stretches from McAllen to Central Texas. …
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