Bobby Pulido
Candidate for Texas 15th Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Texas 15th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Texas Secretary of State — 2026 November General Election candidate list (Candidate Bio Portal, status 'Candidate in the General Election'; certified 2026-08-28): U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 15 · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Texas 15th Congressional District covers
Covers all of Gonzales County, Lavaca County, Brooks County, DeWitt County, Bee County, Goliad County and Jim Wells County; parts of Hidalgo County, Refugio County, San Patricio County and Aransas County.
281 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "PLANC2333 (Texas congressional plan, 2025)" (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025); signed by Gov. Abbott Aug 29, 2025); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections: a three-judge district court's preliminary injunction (Nov 18, 2025) was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec 4, 2025; used for the Mar 3, 2026 primary. Official file https://data.capitol.texas.gov/dataset/planc2333 · Precinct lines: no contest override (the 2020-2024 House contests were on the prior lines); no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people; no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people
Results
Certified results for Texas 15th Congressional District
U.S. Rep 15
2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La CruzRepublican | Republican | 127,804 | 57.1% |
| VallejoDemocrat | Democrat | 95,965 | 42.9% |
Official canvass returns (Texas Secretary of State), compiled by the Texas Legislative Council and reported by 2024 primary/general election VTDs · Texas Legislative Council, Capitol Data Portal — Comprehensive Election Datasets
U.S. Rep 15
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La CruzRepublican | Republican | 80,978 | 53.3% |
| VallejoDemocrat | Democrat | 68,097 | 44.8% |
| LeoneLibertarian | Libertarian | 2,814 | 1.9% |
Official canvass returns (Texas Secretary of State), compiled by the Texas Legislative Council and reported by 2022 general election VTDs · Texas Legislative Council, Capitol Data Portal — Comprehensive Election Datasets
U.S. Rep 15
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| GonzalezDemocrat | Democrat | 115,606 | 50.5% |
| De La Cruz-HernandezRepublican | Republican | 109,019 | 47.6% |
| LeoneLibertarian | Libertarian | 4,295 | 1.9% |
Official canvass returns (Texas Secretary of State), compiled by the Texas Legislative Council and reported by 2020 general election VTDs · Texas Legislative Council, Capitol Data Portal — Comprehensive Election Datasets
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Has not held elected public office; no votes on any public board, commission or legislature were found. (Tejano musician and small-business owner.)
OSINT · GOTV Intel
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- New finance report · Oct 5
- Raised
- $2,960,462cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $1,155,936cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $1,804,526cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- CONEXION POLITICAL LLC · advertising - broadcast and digital$347.9K
- PUBLIC RESEARCH GROUP · general strategy consulting$295.4K
- BLUEPRINT INTERACTIVE · acquisition adverisiting$166.4K
- CRISTINA AYALA CONSULTING STRATEGIES MANAGEMENT · fundraising consulting$100.5K
- GBAO · research consulting$65.1K
Campaign finance — Bobby Pulido for Texas: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Bobby Pulido for Texas: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $2,960,461.93 this cycle · spent $1,804,525.57 · cash on hand $1,155,936.36 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $2,439,537.38 (82%); PACs and other political committees $243,550.00 (8%); Party committees $220.77 (0%); Transfers from authorized committees $113,738.23 (4%); The candidate (contributions) $150,300.00 (5%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media/ad buying $354.7K; general consulting $312.9K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $175.7K; other $173.8K; digital $171.9K; fundraising $165.3K.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinancial disclosure — Candidate report 2026
Candidate report (2026), covering 01/01/2025–07/14/2026; filed 06/04/2026. Reports 6 assets; highest reported ranges: Bobby Pulido Inc. $500,001–$1,000,000; Santander Bank checking account $100,001–$250,000; El Cazzador Outfitting LLC $50,001–$100,000; Victory Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund Class A (MAFRX) JP Morgan Retirement Brokerage $15,001–$50,000; 2 others at or below $1,001–$15,000. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Salary, Bobby Pulido Inc. $15,000.00; Music artist revenue, Bobby Pulido Inc.. Also: 2 positions listed (e.g. President, Bobby Pulido Inc.); 8 source(s) paying over $5,000.
Jun 4, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesFinancial disclosure — Amendment 2025
Amendment for 2025, covering 01/01/2024–09/17/2025; filed 06/04/2026. Reports 6 assets; highest reported ranges: Bobby Pulido Inc. $500,001–$1,000,000; Santander Bank checking account $100,001–$250,000; El Cazzador Outfitting LLC $50,001–$100,000; Victory Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund Class A (MAFRX) JP Morgan Retirement Brokerage $15,001–$50,000; 2 others at or below $1,001–$15,000. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Salary, Bobby Pulido Inc. $144,683.94; Music artist revenue, Bobby Pulido Inc.; 401(k) distribution, Merrill Lynch. Also: 2 positions listed (e.g. President, Bobby Pulido Inc.); 22 source(s) paying over $5,000.
Jun 4, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesFinancial disclosure — Candidate report 2025
Candidate report (2025), covering 01/01/2024–09/17/2025; filed 04/15/2026. Reports 6 assets; highest reported ranges: Bobby Pulido Inc. $500,001–$1,000,000; Santander Bank checking account $100,001–$250,000; El Cazzador Outfitting LLC $50,001–$100,000; Victory Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund Class A (MAFRX) JP Morgan Retirement Brokerage $15,001–$50,000; 2 others at or below $1,001–$15,000. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Salary, Bobby Pulido Inc. $144,683.94; Music artist revenue, Bobby Pulido Inc.; 401(k) distribution, Merrill Lynch. Also: 2 positions listed (e.g. President, Bobby Pulido Inc.); 4 source(s) paying over $5,000.
Apr 15, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Filings
- Q2 ReportFEC · through Jun 30, 2026View the Filing
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Bobby
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $171,600 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV pending; FEC independent expenditures $65,065. Against: outside Google ads $30,007–$38,274; opponent campaign ads $43,000–$56,000; Snap $0; broadcast TV pending; FEC independent expenditures $621,522. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched — not yet counted. Meta not included.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — MONICA FOR CONGRESS (opposing)
MONICA FOR CONGRESS — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 49 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $43,000–$56,000 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 49 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — NO GOING BACK PAC INC. (opposing)
NO GOING BACK PAC INC. — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 16 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $29,407–$37,474 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 16 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — Bobby Pulido for Texas (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (Bobby Pulido for Texas). 18 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $171,600 since Nov 6 2024 (exact, advertiser-wide).
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — AMERICA PAC (opposing)
AMERICA PAC — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 2 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $600–$800 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 2 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $682,927 supporting, $2,541,953 opposing, across 95 reports.
NO GOING BACK PAC INC.Opposing · $2,427,777
15 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Project 218Supporting · $395,608
3 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
America PACOpposing · $110,608
6 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
LUPE VOTES FEDERAL SUPER PAC, INC.Supporting · $87,762
41 reports, newest Oct 3, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
AB PACSupporting · $55,443
3 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Progressive Turnout ProjectSupporting · $52,687
3 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Somos PACSupporting · $32,074
3 reports, newest Sep 15, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
WelcomePACSupporting · $30,180
2 reports, newest Oct 1, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Community Change VotersSupporting · $17,051
2 reports, newest Sep 30, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
UnidosUS Action PACSupporting · $8,136
2 reports, newest Oct 1, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTYOpposing · $3,568
8 reports, newest Sep 28, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
THOMAS PAINE SOCIETY L.L.C.Supporting · $3,020
5 reports, newest Aug 23, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
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Democrats Fight Back PACSupporting · $608
1 report, newest Jul 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Majority Blue PACSupporting · $358
1 report, newest Jul 30, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“We're at a time right now that people are very disillusioned with both parties.”
“We've been sold out. This is not a red or blue issue. This is about right or wrong.”
“Quinceaneras are a part of our culture here, She tried to make it an insult, and I take it as a badge of honor.”
“I hate this narrative that South Texas is red, I don't think the people are red. I think they care about the candidate.”
“The most important thing for me as a Democrat that did not vote for Donald Trump is I've learned how to talk to people that did, They feel I don't disrespect them, and I don't look down on them. And I don't think I'm better than they are.”
“I love my country, and I'd die for it. And I love God, and I embrace my faith. That's who I am. But I'm also empathetic, and I also want to help people.”
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“I'm not going to lie, it opens the door. It doesn't seal the deal, I don't think people vote for you because you're famous. They'll listen to you because you're famous, and then they're going to decide if they want to vote for you or not.”
“Even if I personally would not be OK with it, I still respect that other people might make their own decisions and that we have to be OK with that.”
“We're very proud people; we're very hard-working. I think that both parties have neglected the middle class.”
“I believe that democratic values are really good, but there's some that my constituents don't agree with, And whatever that may be, I don't think that you should choose the party over your people.”
“It's a myth that you can get rid of that type of labor, And then Americans will just step right in and do it. It's skilled labor. So learning how to do a lot of those jobs takes a lot of time and experience.”
“I don't have health insurance. Not because I can't afford it. It's just not a good value.”
“Let's be honest, this is the most conservative district in South Texas, I think you need to have a candidate that is tailor-made for the district in order to flip it. I don't think a progressive will ever be able to flip this district — doesn't matter how popular you are, it's just not made that way.”
“You can gerrymander the district or the people, but you can't gerrymander Tejano culture, Tejano culture is where my district really is, and I feel like I have a lot in common with the people.”
“Lots of farmers that I know, and people in the construction industry, because of the lack of immigration reform, are very frustrated right now because they don't have people to work, They offer people more money, they do everything they can. They still can't field a crew.”
“I've spent decades using my voice to bring people together, Now, I'll use it to fight for the place we call home, because this is the only stage that really matters — and it's worth fighting for.”
Interviews and Published Statements
The Singer Who Hopes to Flip a South Texas District in the Midterms
Video report with interview · The Wall Street Journal Embed/link only; transcript not captured in this pass.
Apr 5, 2026 · Press · The Wall Street Journal · sourceLatin Grammy Winner on Texas primary win and what Democrats misunderstand about South Texas Latinos
TV interview · MS NOW Embed/link only; transcript not captured in this pass.
Mar 8, 2026 · Press · MS NOW · sourceFULL INTERVIEW - Tejano icon Bobby Pulido: 'I want to be a voice' for South-Central TX in Congress
TV interview · KSAT 12 Excerpts from GOTV Intel's transcription (YouTube captions): [1:45] “I think now it's kind of evolved into more something I feel like I have to do” [5:53] “immigration should be a priority to fix, not to try to campaign on” [10:47] “I'm going to tell you, our health care system is unsustainable”
Nov 13, 2025 · Press · KSAT 12 · sourceBobby Pulido says Tejano Culture Can’t Be Gerrymandered.
Interview · Jorge Ramos Embed/link only; transcript not captured in this pass.
Nov 12, 2025 · Press · Jorge Ramos · source
In the News
Press coverage
- In South Texas, Bobby Pulido urges voters to see beyond red and blueSep 22, 2026 · Press · Roll Call
- Can a Tejano Star Restore Dems' Power in South Texas?Jul 23, 2026 · Press · Texas Observer
- The Texas Democrat Who Wants to “Make Quinceañeras Great Again”Apr 24, 2026 · Press · The New Yorker
- In South Texas, quinceañera dig becomes campaign fuel for Tejano musician Bobby PulidoApr 9, 2026 · Press · The Texas Tribune
- Before running for Congress, Bobby Pulido was a Tejano music iconMar 24, 2026 · Press · NPR
- Tejano Star Bobby Pulido's Democratic campaign to win back Latino Voters in Valley's 15th Congressional DistrictMar 2, 2026 · Press · KTEP / Puente News Collaborative
- Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional raceFeb 28, 2026 · Press · The Associated Press (via KPRC Click2Houston)
- Tejano star Bobby Pulido’s congressional run emphasizes bipartisanship, rural concerns in South TexasNov 17, 2025 · Press · KSAT
- Tejano Icon Bobby Pulido Is Officially Running for Congress: South Texas Is ‘In My DNA’Sep 17, 2025 · Press · Rolling Stone
- Tejano star Bobby Pulido launches South Texas congressional runSep 17, 2025 · Press · The Texas Tribune
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- Tejano singer Bobby Pulido forms exploratory committee for South Texas congressional bidJul 24, 2025 · Press · The Texas Tribune
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Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Campaign Websitebobbypulidofortexas.comFull-page capture of the campaign website at 2026-09-24T10:28:15Z (as rendered, including any donation pop-up).Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subjectSelf-published
- Xx.com/PulidoforTexasCapture of the public X profile (logged-out view) at 2026-09-24T10:28:14Z. Public metrics as displayed: 4,271 followers, 21 following.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subjectSelf-published
- Facebookfacebook.com/BobbyPulidoOficialSelf-published
- Instagraminstagram.com/bobbypulidofortexasSelf-published
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Polls
Public polls
Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center, Texas Southern UniversityGeneral election · U.S. House
Bobby Pulido 50% · Monica De La Cruz 45% · Undecided 5%
Aug 18, 2026 to Aug 22, 2026 · 700 LV · ±3.7 pts · Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center, TSU
Released public polls of this race, as each pollster reported them. A poll is a snapshot, not a forecast.
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Texas 15th Congressional District
- Monica De La CruzRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
U.S. Representative · TX-15
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_sma5mmm55.
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