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Republican
Incumbent
IncumbentMonica De La Cruz
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
$2.3M
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — TX-15 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
33%chance to win
$2.3MNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age51 years old (Nov 11, 1974)
GenderFemale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationUniversity of Texas at San Antonio — B.B.A. (1997)
Notable personal detailsMonica De La Cruz is a U.S. Representative from Texas’s 15th congressional district, first elected in 2022 and serving since January 3, 2023. She previously worked as a business owner and insurance agent. She earned a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1997 and is from Brownsville, Texas.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for small businesses and votes with House Republicans on tax-cut and pro-growth fiscal measures while emphasizing lower costs for families and limited government spending. Has backing from pro-small-business groups and a voting record aligned with Republican tax proposals.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care through targeted government programs and protections for existing public programs; has sponsored and co-sponsored bills to expand telehealth and improve Medicare services and has acted to protect Medicaid and nutrition benefits for constituents.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and measures to restrict asylum/immigration policies (e.g., ending catch-and-release, reinstating Migrant Protection Protocols, using expedited removal) while also sponsoring legislation to strengthen and fund Border Patrol and to create an expanded temporary agricultural worker visa program. Positions emphasize enforcement and border security paired with targeted legal pathways for farm labor needs.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has a history of pro-life positions and endorsements and has supported abortion restrictions while saying there should be exceptions in “heartbreaking circumstances” and that the issue should be decided at the state level. Her campaign and affiliated groups have previously described her as pro-life and she has received endorsements from pro-life organizations.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding fossil fuel development and has voted repeatedly against climate and environmental protections while opposing regulations that restrict oil, gas, and related infrastructure; favors market-based energy and energy development consistent with energy independence. Legislative votes and advocacy show opposition to many Biden-era climate actions and support for increased oil and gas activity.
Public Safety & Guns
Monica De La Cruz emphasizes defending the Second Amendment and opposes additional restrictions on gun ownership. She has said she will protect gun rights and has opposed gun-control measures such as expanded liability for gun manufacturers. Ratings from pro-gun organizations are high, and she reports opposing further gun restrictions.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Monica De La Cruz is in the news because her Texas 15th District reelection race is being described as highly competitive. Recent reports say Democrat Bobby Pulido has drawn scrutiny over past social media posts and ties to a convicted sex offender, while De La Cruz was also heard in leaked audio saying she is worried about her prospects after seeing an internal poll. The district remains a key battleground as both sides frame it as one of the races to watch in 2026.
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Articles
TDThe Daily Beast4 months ago
Leaked Audio Exposes MAGA Rep’s Poll Nightmare
Negative
KKABC-TV7 months ago
Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido wins Democratic primary for Texas' 15th Congressional District
Neutral
F4FOX 4 News2 months ago
Democrats set sights on open Texas border district in expansion of midterm targets
Neutral
UTUSA TODAY4 months ago
Bobby Pulido backs James Talarico, just not some of his past comments
Neutral
Latest Polls
TX-15 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$7.9M
$6.0M
$4.0M
$2.0M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$4.7M
$52.2K
$4.6M
$193.5K
Cycle 2024
$7.9M
$614.0K
$7.4M
$307.3K
Cycle 2026
$5.3M
$2.5M
$3.4M
$190.3K
Source: FEC
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