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Bobby Pulido

Democrat

Private citizen

Bobby Pulido is a Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer and small business owner from Edinburg who studied political science at St. Mary's University56. He is making his first run for office and won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 67.5% of the vote1. He faces Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in a redrawn district15.

Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign website calls for a secure border, removing violent criminals who are here illegally, and a fair and reasonable path to legalization for people who want to come and contribute. (2026) source
    • Told Ballotpedia he supports securing the border, stopping trafficking and holding criminals accountable while fixing legal pathways. (2026-01-20) source
    • Said there must be an immigration enforcement arm such as ICE, though he disagrees with how the current administration is using it. (2026-02-25) source
  • Trade and tariffsMostly free trade with a few protectionsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Said tariffs should be set by Congress and were meant to level the playing field for certain industries, not to be a blanket on everything. (2026-02-25) source
    • His campaign website says farmers need fair and open trade and that tariffs and trade wars are driving up costs. (2026) source
  • Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • At a January 22, 2026 campaign event in Gonzales, told the crowd he opposed transgender girls participating in girls' sports because he feels it is unfair, according to a news report. (2026-01-22) source
  • AbortionNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Said at a campaign rally that it is not his place to tell women what to do with their bodies, but did not commit to opposing Texas's near-total abortion ban. (2026-01-22) source
    • Has described himself as personally pro-life and said abortion policy is now a matter for the states. (2025-09) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Record

  • Won the Democratic primary for Texas's 15th Congressional District on March 3, 2026, defeating Ada Cuellar1.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$2,960,462raised
$1,804,526spent
$1,155,936cash on hand

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $538,712 in gifts under $200$2,439,537
  • PACs and other political committees$243,550
  • Political party committees$221
  • The candidate's own money and loans$150,300
  • Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$113,738

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. JUNTOS PACPAC$15,000
  2. FAIR SHOT PACPAC$10,000
  3. SD PACPAC$10,000
  4. BLUE DOG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
  5. TURQUOISE PACPAC$10,000
  6. WELCOMEPACPAC$7,500
  7. UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ACTIVE BALLOT CLUBPAC$5,000
  8. CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC)PAC$5,000
  9. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUEPAC$5,000
  10. DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY FUNDPAC$5,000

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (6)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Bobby PulidoBallotpedia (Candidate Connection survey and election results)
  2. IssuesBobby Pulido for Texas
  3. Tejano star Bobby Pulido hopes music and centrism can lure back Latino DemocratsAustin American-Statesman
  4. Political newcomers seek Democratic nomination for Texas's 15th Congressional DistrictKRGV
  5. In South Texas, Bobby Pulido urges voters to see beyond red and blueRoll Call
  6. Bobby Pulido for Texas (home page)Bobby Pulido for Texas