In South Texas, quinceañera dig becomes campaign fuel for Tejano musician Bobby Pulido
Pulido is running for Congress in Texas' 15th District, leveraging quinceañera performances as a campaign strategy while facing scrutiny over past conduct.
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Published Apr 9, 2026
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Tejano music star Bobby Pulido is using an unusual campaign strategy, performing at quinceañeras in South Texas after his Republican opponent, Rep. Monica De La Cruz, critiqued his celebrity status. This unconventional approach is helping Pulido connect with voters, despite resurfacing controversies regarding his past social media posts and a bandmate's criminal history.
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