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Texas's 15th Congressional District (TX-15)

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Monica De La Cruz, a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes all of Live Oak, Brooks, Jim Wells, Wilson, and Karnes counties and parts of Hidalgo and Guadalupe counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 790,465, a median household income of $59,751, and a median age of 32.9. Of residents 25 and older, 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Monica De La Cruz, U.S. Representative for Texas's 15th District
Monica De La Cruz

U.S. Representative for Texas's 15th District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

Texas uses a new congressional map in 2026: PLANC2333 (HB 4), enacted Aug 29, 2025.

The 2026 election for TX-15 uses the new map's TX-15; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

De La Cruz has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-15 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-15 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Monica De La Cruz (incumbent)Republican$5,273,960$2,463,323Jun 30
Bobby PulidoDemocratic$2,960,462$1,155,936Jun 30
Ada CuellarDemocratic$1,264,373$3,883Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
790,465
Median household income
$59,751
Median age
32.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Texas senators

Neighboring districts

  • TX-27 · Michael Cloud (R)
  • TX-28 · Henry Cuellar (D)
  • TX-34 · Vicente Gonzalez (D)
  • TX-35 · Greg Casar (D)

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