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Cook Political Report rates South Texas congressional race a toss-up

The Cook Political Report rated Texas' 15th Congressional District race a toss-up on Sept 25. Democrat Bobby Pulido is challenging Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in the South Texas seat.

How we got here

  1. Pulido launched a campaign for the TX-15 seat. Texastribune
  2. A poll showed Pulido leading De La Cruz 51% to 45%. Thehousemajoritypac
  3. A poll showed Pulido leading De La Cruz 50% to 45%, with 5% undecided. Fox7Austin
  4. The race was rated a toss-up, and Pulido discussed his campaign at a festival. Texastribune
  5. Last day to register to vote in the November general election. Gov
  6. In-person early voting began in Texas. Us
  7. In-person early voting ends in Texas. Us
  8. General Election Day. Us

What's likely next

  1. Texas voter-registration deadline for the November 3 election.

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