Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, left, and Democratic challenger Tejano star Bobby Pulido, right, both seen in February. Photos: Jordan Vonderhaar/Bloomberg via Getty Images and Gabriel V. Cardenas/Bloomberg via Getty Images
State of play: State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) and former Harris County Judge candidate Alexandra Mealer will face each other in a Republican primary runoff on May 26.
The winner will face Democrat Leticia Gutierrez and Independent Roy Morales in November.
District 15
De La Cruz has represented this district since 2023 and is the first Republican to have ever won the district. Democrats want it back.
What they're saying: "If there's going to be any breakthrough for Democrats, I think 15 is probably their best bet," says Taylor, with UT San Antonio.
The seat held by longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar was made more friendly to Republicans, but Democrats are confident he can beat Republican challenger Tano Tijerina in November.