Monica De La Cruz
U.S. Representative, Texas 15th Congressional District · Republican
OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · 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
Running for Texas 15th Congressional District, Nov 3 General. The race page has 1 other candidate, 1 public poll, 3 certified results. See the race
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
Key Votes
The record
H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 216-212-0-3 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session, Roll Call 278
Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 6644: Housing for the 21st Century Act (final) · voted Yes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in Senate Adt to House Adt to Senate Adt · tally 358-32-0-41 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session, Roll Call 224
Jun 23, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 8646: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 213-210-0-7 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session, Roll Call 205
Jun 4, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 2913: Ukraine Support Act · voted No
On Passage · tally 226-195-0-9 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session, Roll Call 207
Jun 4, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act (farm bill) · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 224-200-0-6 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session, Roll Call 154
Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.J.Res. 72: Terminating the national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025 · voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 219-211-0-2 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session, Roll Call 65
Feb 11, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (final passage) · voted YesClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · tally 217-214-0-1 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session, Roll Call 53
Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 5184: Affordable HOMES Act · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 263-147-0-21 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 2nd session, Roll Call 12
Jan 9, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · source
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H.R. 6703: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 216-211-0-6 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 349
Dec 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 2550: Protect America's Workforce Act (restores federal employee collective bargaining) · voted No
On Passage · tally 231-195-0-7 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 332
Dec 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act · voted Yes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · tally 427-1-0-5 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 289
Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ended the fall 2025 shutdown) · voted YesClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 222-209-0-2 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 285
Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 3486: Stop Illegal Entry Act · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 226-197-0-9 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 264
Sep 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 3838: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (House passage; SPEED and NDAA Act) · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 231-196-0-5 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 262
Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 219-210-0-3 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 201
Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceS. 1582: GENIUS Act (payment stablecoins) · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 308-122-0-2 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 200
Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 3633: CLARITY Act (digital asset market structure) · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 294-134-0-4 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 199
Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) · voted YesClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 218-214-0-0 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 190
Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage) · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 215-214-1-2 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 145
May 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 22: SAVE Act (proof of citizenship to register to vote) · voted Not votingClose vote
On Passage · tally 220-208-0-5 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 102
Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 264-155-0-14 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 42
Feb 13, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act · voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 218-206-1-9 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 12
Jan 14, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceH.R. 29: Laken Riley Act · voted Yes
On Passage · tally 264-159-0-11 (yes–no–present–not voting), Passed · 119th Congress, 1st session, Roll Call 6
Jan 7, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll call · sourceRoll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)
Score 0.4710 over 543 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.
OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source
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.
Scorecards
Club for Growth scorecard, 2025: 90%
90% on the Club for Growth's 2025 congressional scorecard; lifetime score 71%. The organization's own rating.
Self-published · Club for Growth · sourceAFL-CIO Legislative Scorecard, 2025: 0%
0% on the AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard; lifetime score 7%. The organization's own rating.
Self-published · AFL-CIO · sourceLeague of Conservation Voters scorecard, 2025: 0%
0% on LCV's 2025 National Environmental Scorecard; lifetime score 0%. The organization's own rating.
Self-published · League of Conservation Voters · sourceHeritage Action for America scorecard, 119th Congress: 87%
87% on Heritage Action's 119th Congress scorecard (key votes and co-sponsorships, updated weekly while Congress is in session). The organization's own rating.
Self-published · Heritage Action for America · source
Committees and Appointments
Committee on Financial Services · Member, 119th Congress
Committee assignment, 119th Congress (2025–2026) · Subcommittees: Housing and Insurance (Vice Chairwoman); Financial Institutions
Jan 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — Member Data (MemberData.xml) · sourceCommittee on Agriculture · Member, 119th Congress
Committee assignment, 119th Congress (2025–2026) · Subcommittees: Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture (Vice Chair); General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit
Jan 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — Member Data (MemberData.xml) · source
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $5,587,402cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $2,463,323cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $3,772,935cycle 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.
- TARGETED VICTORY · fundraising consulting$993.0K
- FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS INC. · direct mail expense$445.4K
- TWELVE OAKS · fundraising consulting$389.5K
- POOLHOUSE AGENCY LLC · political strategy consulting$114.8K
- HSP DIRECT LLC · direct mail expense$113.0K
Campaign finance · MONICA FOR CONGRESS: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance · MONICA FOR CONGRESS: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $5,587,401.79 this cycle · spent $3,772,935.47 · cash on hand $2,463,322.86 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $3,510,855.18 (63%); PACs and other political committees $719,285.12 (13%); Transfers from authorized committees $1,345,478.02 (24%); The candidate (contributions) $84.00 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): fundraising $1.43M; direct mail $849.7K; other $225.5K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $181.1K; general consulting $175.5K; media/ad buying $113.9K.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinancial disclosure · Annual report 2025
Annual report for 2025; filed 05/25/2026. Reports 26 assets; highest reported ranges: Residential Rental Property 2 $250,001–$500,000; Residential Rental Property 3 $100,001–$250,000; New York Life Insurance / Self Whole Life Insurance Policy $15,001–$50,000; State Farm Life Insurance / DC1 Whole Life Insurance Policy $15,001–$50,000; 22 others at or below $15,001–$50,000. Liabilities: Residential Rental Property, TX (Chase Bank) $100,001–$250,000; Primary Residence (Chase Bank) $250,001–$500,000; Residential Rental Property, TX (Shellpoint) $100,001–$250,000. Also: 1 position listed (e.g. President, JSM De La Cruz Holdings, LLC).
May 25, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesFinancial disclosure · Annual report 2024
Annual report for 2024; filed 08/13/2025. Reports 27 assets; highest reported ranges: Residential Rental Property 2 $250,001–$500,000; Freedom Bank Accounts $100,001–$250,000; Residential Rental Property 3 $100,001–$250,000; Rio Bank Accounts $15,001–$50,000; 23 others at or below $15,001–$50,000. Liabilities: Commercial Property, TX (Small Business Admininstration) $250,001–$500,000; Residential Rental Property, TX (Chase Bank) $100,001–$250,000; Primary Residence (Chase Bank) $250,001–$500,000; 1 more. Also: 1 position listed (e.g. President, JSM De La Cruz Holdings, LLC); 4 transaction(s).
Aug 13, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
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 Monica
Advertising summary · for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $51,200 on Google; outside Google ads $30,007–$38,274; Snap $0; broadcast TV pending; FEC independent expenditures $86,564. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $127,300–$152,500; Snap $0; broadcast TV pending; FEC independent expenditures $770,026. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched — not yet counted. Meta not included.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads · Bobby Pulido for Texas (opposing)
Bobby Pulido for Texas — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 14 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $127,300–$152,500 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 14 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. (supporting)
NO GOING BACK PAC INC. — supporting 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 · MONICA FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (MONICA FOR CONGRESS). 49 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $51,200 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 (supporting)
AMERICA PAC — supporting 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: $190,952 supporting, $3,082,216 opposing, across 54 reports.
HMPOpposing · $2,170,221
19 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
BOLD AmericaOpposing · $334,292
4 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
EDF Action VotesOpposing · $305,078
12 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
AB PACOpposing · $272,625
6 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
NO GOING BACK PAC INC.Supporting · $89,262
5 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
National Association of Realtors Political Action CommitteeSupporting · $40,252
3 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Political Action Committee (ABC PAC)Supporting · $32,175
1 report, newest Sep 17, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTYSupporting · $15,323
1 report, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
America PACSupporting · $13,940
3 reports, newest Oct 5, 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 ended the border crisis, we cut your taxes, and we turned a socialist nightmare back into the American Dream.”
“This is about our community coming together for, not only their family, but other families who are in similar situations.”
“We have together delivered for Texas and delivered for our nation by turning all of South Texas red, and we will continue to keep Texas red.”
“That is happening now. We can't wait another 90 days. And I don't intend to wait 90 days.”
“I'm not even looking at 90 days. I'm looking about what are we doing today? The issue is today. The need is today. The crisis is today.”
“My vote today brings home wins for South Texas while rejecting the chaos of a shutdown.”
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“I know how important legal immigration and legal work authorization is in deep South Texas, and that's why I've made it a priority.”
“What I want to do is I want to work closely with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the White House to find a way for us to have immigration reform, It's time that we do it, and the best time to do it is now with a strong White House and a strong leader in President Trump.”
“We can have immigrants who are interested in working in this area come here legally in order to fill that gap.”
“They elected me to represent them in Washington, D.C., and to be their voice, even when it pushes against the Trump administration, At the end of the day, I want to represent South Texas, and I want to represent our community and make sure that we continue to be prosperous.”
“After 43 days of the shutdown, I voted to reopen the government, restore SNAP for millions of families, pay our federal workers, and invest over $6 million in our Texas communities. It's time to get back to our work on the priorities of the American people, including expanding affordable housing options and making life more affordable again.”
“And you know what? He kept his promise. We've got water from Mexico. We're holding back money from the Mexican government, and we are getting South Texas farmers the water that they need and they deserve.”
“Today, I proudly voted in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill once again. This legislation delivers for all Americans by solidifying the largest tax cut in history, boosting the Child Tax Credit for American families, and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime for hard-working Americans.”
“South Texas is home to some of the busiest land ports of entry in our country and I understand the importance of our trade partnership with Mexico. I am proud to have advocated to the White House on behalf of farmers and families for key agricultural products to be excluded from tariffs.”
“Mexico owes the Rio Grande Valley farmers more than one million-acre-feet of water. It is unacceptable and unfair to send our water resources to help Mexican farmers while they refuse to comply in sending us water for our South Texas farmers.”
Interviews and Published Statements
La republicana Mónica de la Cruz busca reelegirse al Congreso y promete defender a los inmigrantes
TV news segment (Spanish) · Telemundo Embed/link only; transcript not captured in this pass.
Sep 24, 2026 · Press · Telemundo · sourceU.S. Rep Monica de la Cruz, Texas Congressional District 15
Interview · Rio Grande Guardian Embed/link only; transcript not captured in this pass.
Aug 28, 2025 · Press · Rio Grande Guardian · sourceAxios' Courtenay Brown in conversation with Rep. Monica De La Cruz
Live interview (Axios event) · Axios Excerpts from GOTV Intel's transcription (YouTube captions): [0:33] “I represent the fajita district and I'm very proud of that” [1:40] “the things that mattered most to the hardworking South Texans was number one securing the border that was the first and top issue the second was the economy” [6:00] “food security is National Security so we must make sure that our farmers and Ranchers have the hands that they need to bring the food to our local grocery stores” [7:44] “everybody sees that I'm not red I'm not blue I'm red white and blue and that's what I was elected to do”
Jan 21, 2025 · Press · Axios · sourceInside Texas Politics | Full interview with U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz
TV interview · WFAA Embed/link only; transcript not captured in this pass.
Jul 21, 2024 · Press · WFAA · source
In the News
Press coverage
- In South Texas, Bobby Pulido urges voters to see beyond red and blueSep 22, 2026 · Press · Roll Call
- Democrats see a path through Texas' gerrymanderAug 16, 2026 · Press · Politico
- Can a Tejano Star Restore Dems' Power in South Texas?Jul 23, 2026 · Press · Texas Observer
- After Monica De La Cruz helps migrant teen in ICE custody, Texas man seeks similar aid for fiancéeMar 14, 2026 · Press · KSAT (The Texas Tribune)
- 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)
- De La Cruz Leads South Texas Delegation in High-Level Immigration Policy DiscussionsFeb 12, 2026 · Press · Texas Border Business
- De La Cruz: ICE raids are causing a crisis in the RGVFeb 4, 2026 · Press · Rio Grande Guardian
- Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz pitches special visa for immigrants to work in constructionJan 14, 2026 · Press · Spectrum News
- Republican Texas congresswoman Monica De La Cruz wants legal status for migrant workers in construction industryJan 6, 2026 · Press · CBS Texas
- U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz wants legal status for migrant workers in struggling construction industryJan 5, 2026 · Press · The Texas Tribune
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- De La Cruz discusses congressional redistricting, Mexico's water treaty debtAug 22, 2025 · Press · Rio Grande Guardian
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Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Official Websitedelacruz.house.govOfficial
- Campaign Websitemonicaforcongress.usFull-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/RepMonicaDLCCapture of the public X profile (logged-out view) at 2026-09-24T10:28:14Z. Public metrics as displayed: 8,907 followers, 617 following.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subjectSelf-published
- Facebookfacebook.com/RepMonicaDLCSelf-published
- Instagraminstagram.com/RepMonicaDLCSelf-published
- YouTubeyoutube.com/@RepMonicaDLCSelf-published
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The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
U.S. Representative · TX-15
Republican · Incumbent · 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_k5b0sjnww.
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