Texas' 15th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Brooks County
- Guadalupe County
- Hidalgo County
- Jim Wells County
- Karnes County
- Live Oak County
- Wilson County
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Your representatives
Monica De La Cruz
Republican
Representative since Jan 3, 2023
Raised $5,273,960 · Cash on hand $2,463,323 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Monica De La Cruz voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monica De La CruzWinner | R | 80,978 | 53.31% |
| Michelle Vallejo | D | 68,097 | 44.83% |
| Ross Lynn Leone | LIB | 2,814 | 1.85% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicente GonzalezWinner | D | 115,605 | 50.50% |
| Monica De La Cruz-Hernandez | R | 109,017 | 47.62% |
| Ross Lynn Leone | LIB | 4,295 | 1.88% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 812,527 | 31,290,831 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 33.2 | 35.9 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $62,554 | $79,721 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 21.3% | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0% | 35.2% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 81.2% | 40.3% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 15.2% | 37.8% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 1.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 1.1% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 1.3% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 22.0% | 18.4% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 4.5% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗