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Bobby Pulido, a Tejano music star, won the election for Texas' 15th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz. Pulido secured 61.6% of the vote compared to De La Cruz's 38.4% with 89% of the vote counted. The district, which was newly drawn and favored Republicans, would have voted for President Donald Trump by 18 points in 2024. Despite the district's Republican leanings, Pulido's moderate positions and deep connections to the region helped him win the election.
Pulido's campaign faced challenges, including reports that he had performed with a registered sex offender. However, his strong fundraising and established brand, along with a national trend favoring Democrats, contributed to his victory. This win is part of a broader trend where Democratic candidates with centrist messages are winning in South Texas districts with heavily Latino populations, leading to potential losses for Republicans in the region.
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