Private citizen

Bobby Pulido is a Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer and small business owner from Edinburg who studied political science at St. Mary's University⁵⁶. He is making his first run for office and won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 67.5% of the vote¹. He faces Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in a redrawn district¹⁵.

Where they stand

• Immigration: Tighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residents Said · high confidence
  • His campaign website calls for a secure border, removing violent criminals who are here illegally, and a fair and reasonable path to legalization for people who want to come and contribute. (2026) source
  • Told Ballotpedia he supports securing the border, stopping trafficking and holding criminals accountable while fixing legal pathways. (2026-01-20) source
  • Said there must be an immigration enforcement arm such as ICE, though he disagrees with how the current administration is using it. (2026-02-25) source
• Trade and tariffs: Mostly free trade with a few protections Said · medium confidence
  • Said tariffs should be set by Congress and were meant to level the playing field for certain industries, not to be a blanket on everything. (2026-02-25) source
  • His campaign website says farmers need fair and open trade and that tariffs and trade wars are driving up costs. (2026) source
• Transgender athletes: No, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed options Said · medium confidence
  • At a January 22, 2026 campaign event in Gonzales, told the crowd he opposed transgender girls participating in girls' sports because he feels it is unfair, according to a news report. (2026-01-22) source
• Abortion: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Said · medium confidence
  • Said at a campaign rally that it is not his place to tell women what to do with their bodies, but did not commit to opposing Texas's near-total abortion ban. (2026-01-22) source
  • Has described himself as personally pro-life and said abortion policy is now a matter for the states. (2025-09) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.