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Bobby Pulido

Bobby Pulido
Democratic
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 15.

Background

Pulido is a Tejano musician who has recorded since the 1990s and describes himself as a small business owner. He was born and raised in Edinburg and won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary. This is his first run for public office. 

Current role
Candidate
Occupation
Tejano recording artist; small business owner
Education
St. Mary's University (political science)
Hometown
Edinburg, Texas
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Says he would challenge large corporations that raise prices, reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses, and expand skills training for higher-wage jobs. 

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Federal Spending and Debt

How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Energy

What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
Pledges to keep and strengthen Medicare; Social Security is mentioned only in comparison. 

Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
Opposes tariffs and trade wars, saying they raise costs for agriculture. 

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Supports a secure border, removing violent criminals, fighting fentanyl trafficking, vetting hubs in Central America and a path to legalization for workers. 

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Crime and Public Safety

What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
His campaign says violent criminals in the country illegally should be removed and that fentanyl and cartel drug supply lines should be targeted more effectively. 

Israel and Gaza

What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
In a Texas Observer interview, he said he lacked the information a member of Congress has on U.S. arms to Israel and that he wished for peace between Israel and its neighbors. 

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
Says health costs are straining families and rural hospitals; supports lowering drug costs through negotiation and criticizes the incumbent's vote on a bill he says puts Medicaid at risk. 

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
Branch summarizes his campaign as supporting abortion access and Roe v. Wade protections for decisions made with faith, doctor and family. 

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.