Texas redistricting turns safe GOP seat into competitive race against singer Bobby Pulido
Republican Rep Monica De La Cruz now faces a tight reelection battle in a district Trump once won by 18 points after redistricting added about 80% new territory, with Democrat Bobby Pulido as her challenger.
The GOP-drawn map for Texas added roughly 80% new area to Rep Monica De La Cruz’s district, turning a previously secure seat into a potential swing. Donald Trump had carried the district by nearly 18 points in the past. De La Cruz now meets Democratic nominee Bobby Pulido, a Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer who has raised significant funds and is closing the gap in recent polls. The contest is shaping up as a surprise toss-up in a heavily Republican-leaning district.
Why it matters
It shows how redrawing district lines can turn safe seats into battlegrounds, affecting party control in Congress.
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