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

De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo, a political newcomer who ran on a platform of progressive social policy and close family ties to the region.

Republican candidate for Texas’ 15th Congressional District Monica De La Cruz at her watch party in McAllen on Nov. 8, 2022.

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Democratic candidate for Texas’ 15th Congressional District Michelle Vallejo at her watch party in McAllen on Nov. 8, 2022.

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