Bobby
Pulido

1. Economy & jobs Opposes corporate price-gouging; supports small businesses and higher-wage jobs +

2. Health care Supports affordable healthcare, Medicare, and lower drug prices +

3. Immigration Supports secure border with comprehensive, fair immigration reform +

4. Abortion & reproductive rights Personally opposes abortion but supports women's right to choose +

5. Education Opposes school vouchers; supports public schools and teacher pay +

6. Climate & energy Supports both fossil fuels and green energy; opposes extremism +

7. Crime & public safety Supports secure border and targeting violent criminals +

8. Taxes & budget Favors fiscal balance; open to raising corporate taxes +

9. Guns Opposes gun bans; supports more effective background checks +

10. Democracy & elections Believes democracy is in danger +

11. Foreign policy & defense Opposes unauthorized military action; requires congressional approval +

1. Oct 11
   news

   Pulido campaigns at Alice-area music event as race draws national attention

   Texas Public Radio reported on Pulido campaigning at an Alice-area music event where volunteers distributed campaign materials. Pulido said De La Cruz's 2022 election motivated his run: 'I'm one of her constituents and I did not like that.' TPR described the district as about 81% Hispanic and noted it voted for Trump by roughly 18 points in 2024.

   ↳ Bobby Pulido's challenge to Monica De La Cruz tests Republicans' gains in South Texas · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 11
   poll

   Cook Political Report shift to Toss-up and outside money surge highlight TX-15 competitiveness

   With five weeks until Election Day, the Cook Political Report's Toss-up rating and reported $5.4 million in outside money underscored the elevated national stakes of the Pulido vs. De La Cruz race.

   ↳ Cook Political Report shifts Democrat Bobby Pulido's ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 6
   news

   Pulido tells Spectrum News he is running on constituent understanding, not party label

   In an interview with Spectrum News, Pulido said: 'I'm not running a campaign of Vote for me because I'm a Democrat. I'm running a campaign of, Vote for me because I'll do the right thing for you. I get you. I understand you. I hear you.'

   ↳ South Texas races could determine control of Congress · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 4
   news

   TPR's The Source covers TX-15 race; Trump's endorsement of De La Cruz noted

   Texas Public Radio's The Source covered the TX-15 contest in a recorded interview program. The preview noted that former President Donald Trump had again endorsed Monica De La Cruz; no new major endorsement for Pulido was identified in this period.

   ↳ The race for CD-15 tests durability of Republican gains ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 2
   news

   POLITICO reports Pulido raised more than $3.4 million in Q3

   POLITICO Playbook reported that Bobby Pulido raised more than $3.4 million in the third quarter of 2026, a significant fundraising haul for the competitive TX-15 race.

   ↳ The reverend's run · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 1
   poll

   House Majority PAC poll shows Pulido leading De La Cruz 54%–41%

   A poll conducted Sept. 24–28 by Normington Petts for House Majority PAC of 400 likely voters showed Pulido at 54% and De La Cruz at 41%, with a margin of error of ±4.9 points. The poll was commissioned by a Democratic-aligned group.

   ↳ Patrick Svitek on X: "House Majority PAC (D) has Bobby Pulido ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 27
   news

   Pulido discusses border, economy, and ICE policy in Univision interview

   In an interview with Univision, Pulido addressed the cost of food, fuel, and medical care, immigration reform, and ICE operations. His position was summarized as supporting a secure border alongside humanitarian and economic immigration concerns.

   ↳ “Mi lealtad no es con el partido”: Bobby Pulido habla de ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 25
   poll

   Cook Political Report shifts TX-15 race from 'Lean Republican' to 'Toss-up'

   Cook Political Report upgraded the race citing public and private polling showing a tied race or possible Pulido lead, marking a significant shift in the race's competitiveness.

   ↳ Republicans squirm as Latino support slips in South Texas · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Aug 28
   filing

   Texas certifies Pulido as Democratic candidate for TX-15 on November ballot

   Texas's certified November ballot list officially included Bobby Pulido as the Democratic candidate and Monica De La Cruz as the Republican candidate for District 15, with no certified write-in candidates.

   ↳ Texas 15th District Race 2026: De La Cruz vs. Pulido · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Aug 1
    poll

    TSU poll shows Pulido at 50%, De La Cruz at 45% in TX-15

    A survey by Texas Southern University's Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center put Pulido at 50% and De La Cruz at 45%, reported publicly in early October.

    ↳ GOP's redistricting gamble creates surprise toss-up in Trump +18 ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Blue Dog PAC organization
  Endorsed Pulido; specific endorsement date not given in page text. A March 3, 2026 statement congratulated him on his primary victory and referenced prior endorsement and support. bluedogdems.com
• Latino Victory Fund organization
  Listed Pulido as its endorsed candidate for U.S. House, TX-15, in its endorsements directory for 2026. No specific endorsement date given. latinovictory.org
• Communications Workers of America (CWA), District 6 union
  Listed Pulido for CD-15 on its 2026 Texas endorsed-candidates page. No specific endorsement date given. cwad6.org
• American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
  Largest federal employee union. Announced endorsement of Pulido, listing him as its candidate for CD-15, alongside three other Texas U.S. House candidates. afge.org · Sep 24, 2026
• CHC BOLD PAC organization
  Campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Announced endorsement of Pulido for TX-15. boldpac.com · Apr 2, 2026
• James Talarico official
  Texas state representative and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate. At a joint rally in Weslaco, Talarico and Pulido cross-endorsed each other. Reported by the Texas Tribune. texastribune.org · Dec 18, 2025

Raised

$2.96M

Spent

$1.80M

Cash on hand

$1.16M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX15246(opens in a new tab)