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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Matthew Choi and Stephen Neukam

Monica De La Cruz becomes first Republican to win in 15th Congressional District in South Texas

De La Cruz Michelle Vallejo Monica De La Cruz Texas Republican South Texas Cassy Garcia Joe Biden Sylvia Garcia Veronica Escobar
Republican candidate for Texas’ 15th Congressional District Monica De La Cruz at her watch party in McAllen on Nov. 8, 2022.
Republican candidate for Texas’ 15th Congressional District Monica De La Cruz at her watch party in McAllen on Tuesday. (Credit: Azul Sordo/The Texas Tribune)

MCALLEN — For the first time in its history, Texas’ 15th Congressional District will be represented by a Republican.

Monica De La Cruz won her bid to represent the district Tuesday in the traditionally Democratic stronghold of South Texas, according to Decision Desk HQ.

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