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Democrat
José Roberto Pulido Jr.

José Roberto Pulido Jr.

Overview

Current roleSinger

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

Age53 years old (Apr 25, 1973)

GenderMale

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LocationTexas

BackgroundSinger

EducationSt. Mary's University (political science studies)

Notable personal detailsJosé Roberto Pulido Jr., known professionally as Bobby Pulido, is an American Tejano singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor from Edinburg, Texas. He studied political science at St. Mary’s University before building a music career and later launching a run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 15th Congressional District as a Democrat in the 2026 cycle. He is a small business owner and the father of four.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports standing up to large corporations that raise prices and favors measures to help working families and small businesses, while endorsing targeted tools such as tariffs used carefully and corporate-tax increases as a means to fiscal responsibility. Emphasizes cutting regulatory red tape for small businesses, investing in workforce training and higher-wage job creation.

Healthcare

Supports strengthening Medicare as a critical safety net, making healthcare more affordable, negotiating lower prescription drug prices, and protecting Medicaid and Medicare funding for South Texas families. Advocates expanding access and rethinking how to provide affordable care, citing rural hospital closures and high costs as key concerns.

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Immigration & Border

Supports comprehensive immigration reform and a balanced approach that secures the border while protecting families and removing criminals living in the country illegally. Opposes family separations and emphasizes practical solutions for South Texas communities affected by immigration policy.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate has described himself as personally pro-life but has also said abortion policy is a matter for states and that he does not see it as his place to tell women what to do; he has not committed to codifying Roe v. Wade or opposing Texas’s near-total abortion restrictions.

Climate & Energy

The candidate’s campaign materials emphasize local resource priorities such as water infrastructure (desalination, modern irrigation) and supporting farmers and ranchers, but do not articulate explicit national climate targets, greenhouse gas reduction goals, or detailed energy policy such as support for the Green New Deal, carbon pricing, or phasing out fossil fuels.

Polls

TX-15 Democratic nominee?
Polling Average
80%60%40%20%0%
68%
19%
José Roberto Pulido Jr.
J. Pulido
Ada Cuellar
A. Cuellar
Date (Start - End)SpreadPulidoCuellar
Polling Average
Pulido+49.0
68.0%19.0%
GBAOJan 24 - 27
Pulido+49.0
68.0%19.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

TX-15 Democratic nominee?

Endorsers of José Roberto Pulido Jr. for TX-15 Democratic nominee?

Bobby Pulido for Texas

Political organization

Bobby Pulido for Texas endorsed José Roberto Pulido Jr.'s congressional campaign.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.6M
$1.2M
$810.2K
$405.1K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$1.6M
$403.0K
$1.2M
$81.2K

Source: FEC

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