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Texas's 15th congressional district

U.S. House district for Texas

Texas's 15th congressional district

U.S. House district for Texas

FieldValue
stateTexas
district number15
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image captionInteractive map of district boundaries
representativeMonica De La Cruz
partyRepublican
residenceEdinburg
distribution ref
percent urban86.67
percent rural13.33
population812,527
population year2024
median income$62,554
percent white15.3
percent black1.0
percent asian1.1
percent more than one race0.8
percent hispanic81.4
percent other race0.4
cpviR+7

| |From 2023 to 2027, starting with the 2022 elections | |From 2027, starting with the 2026 elections | percent more than one race = 0.8

Texas's 15th congressional district of the United States House of Representatives includes a thin section of the far south of the state of Texas. The district's current Representative is Republican Monica De La Cruz. Elected in 2022, De La Cruz is the first Republican and woman to represent the district.

Currently, the 15th congressional district composes of a narrow strip of land running from western Hidalgo County in the Rio Grande Valley northwards to eastern Guadalupe County, to the east of San Antonio. The district includes the entirety of Brooks, Jim Wells, Live Oak, Karnes, and Wilson counties between Hidalgo and Guadalupe counties.

The district has generally given its congressmen very long tenures in Washington; only eight people, seven Democrats and one Republican, have ever represented it. The district's best-known Representative was John Nance Garner, who represented the district from its creation in 1903 until 1933, and was Speaker of the House from 1931 to 1933. He ran with Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1932 and 1936 presidential campaigns, and was elected Vice President of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1941. The district was one of the first Latino-majority districts in the country, and has been represented by Latino congressmen since 1965.

Notably, this district narrowly voted more Republican in the House elections than the nation as a whole in 2020. Vincente Gonzalez won by 2.9 points while Democrats won the national vote by a combined 3.1 percentage points. It also voted more Republican than the national average while voting Democratic in the 2020 United States presidential election, and the difference between the national vote and the result was wider in the presidential election than the House. Due to redistricting, incumbent Gonzalez in the 2022 election ran in the 34th congressional district. The Republican nominee, former insurance agent Monica De La Cruz defeated the Democratic nominee, businesswoman Michelle Vallejo.

Recent election results from statewide races

2023–2027 boundaries

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentObama 56% - 43%
2012PresidentObama 56% - 44%
2014SenateCornyn 53% - 47%
GovernorAbbott 50.1% - 49.9%
2016PresidentClinton 55% - 42%
2018SenateO'Rourke 56% - 44%
GovernorValdez 50% - 49%
Lt. GovernorCollier 54% - 44%
Attorney GeneralNelson 55% - 43%
Comptroller of Public AccountsChevalier 52% - 44%
2020PresidentTrump 51% - 48%
SenateCornyn 51% - 46%
2022GovernorAbbott 52% - 46%
Lt. GovernorPatrick 52% - 45%
Attorney GeneralPaxton 51% - 47%
Comptroller of Public AccountsHegar 52% - 44%
2024PresidentTrump 58% - 41%
SenateCruz 54% - 44%

2027–2033 boundaries

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentObama 56% - 43%
2012PresidentObama 57% - 43%
2014SenateCornyn 50.1% - 49.9%
GovernorDavis 52% - 48%
2016PresidentClinton 55% - 41%
2018SenateO'Rourke 55% - 44%
GovernorAbbott 50% - 49%
Lt. GovernorCollier 54% - 44%
Attorney GeneralNelson 55% - 43%
Comptroller of Public AccountsChevalier 52% - 44%
2020PresidentTrump 51% - 48%
SenateCornyn 50% - 46%
2022GovernorAbbott 52% - 46%
Lt. GovernorPatrick 53% - 45%
Attorney GeneralPaxton 51% - 47%
Comptroller of Public AccountsHegar 52% - 44%
2024PresidentTrump 59% - 41%
SenateCruz 54% - 44%

Composition

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities:

Brooks County (5)

: All 5 communities

Guadalupe County (16)

: Geronimo, Kingsbury, New Braunfels (part; also 28th; shared with Comal County), Redwood, Staples, Seguin (part; also 28th)

Hidalgo County (34)

: Abram, Alton, César Chavez, Citrus City, Cuevitas, Doffing, Doolittle, Edinburg (part; also 34th), Granjeno, Harding Gill Tract, Hargill, Havana, Hidalgo, La Blanca, La Coma Heights, La Homa, La Joya, Linn, Los Ebanos, McAllen (part; also 34th), Mission, Monte Alto, Palmhurst, Palmview, Palmview South, Peñitas, Perezville, Pharr, Salida del Sol Estates, San Carlos (part; also 34th), San Juan (part; also 34th), South Alamo, Sullivan City, West Sharyland

Jim Wells County (17)

: All 17 communities

Karnes County (4)

: All 4 communities

Live Oak County (2)

: George West, Three Rivers

Wilson County (4)

: All 4 communities

List of members representing the district

MemberPartyYearsCong
ressElectoral historyCounties
District established March 4, 1903
[[File:JNGarner.jpg100px]]
John N. Garner
(Uvalde)DemocraticMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1933Elected in 1902.
Re-elected in 1904.
Re-elected in 1906.
Re-elected in 1908.
Re-elected in 1910.
Re-elected in 1912.
Re-elected in 1914.
Re-elected in 1916.
Re-elected in 1918.
Re-elected in 1920.
Re-elected in 1922.
Re-elected in 1924.
Re-elected in 1926.
Re-elected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1930.
Re-elected in 1932.
Resigned to become Vice President of the United States.1903–1911
1911–1919
1919–1935
VacantnowrapMarch 4, 1933 –
April 23, 1933
[[File:Milton H. West.jpg100px]]
Milton H. West
(Brownsville)DemocraticApril 23, 1933 –
October 28, 1948Elected to finish Garner's term.
Re-elected in 1934.
Re-elected in 1936.
Re-elected in 1938.
Re-elected in 1940.
Re-elected in 1942.
Re-elected in 1944.
Re-elected in 1946.
Died.
1935–1959
VacantnowrapOctober 28, 1948 –
December 4, 1948
[[File:Lloyd Bentsen 83rd Congress.jpg100px]]
Lloyd Bentsen
(McAllen)DemocraticnowrapDecember 4, 1948 –
January 3, 1955Elected to finish West's term.
Re-elected in 1948.
Re-elected in 1950.
Re-elected in 1952.
Retired.
[[File:Joe M. Kilgore.jpg100px]]
Joe M. Kilgore
(McAllen)DemocraticJanuary 3, 1955 –
January 3, 1965Elected in 1954.
Re-elected in 1956.
Re-elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Re-elected in 1962.
Retired.
1959–1967
[[File:Kika de la Garza - Flickr - USDAgov.jpg100px]]
Kika de la Garza
(McAllen)DemocraticJanuary 3, 1965 –
January 3, 1997Elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Re-elected in 1970.
Re-elected in 1972.
Re-elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Re-elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Re-elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Re-elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Retired.
1967–1969
1969–1973
1973–1975
1975–1983
1983–1985
1985–1993
1993–2003
Bee, Brooks, De Witt, Goliad, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kleberg, Live Oak, San Patricio, and Willacy
[[File:Rubengu.jpg100px]]
Rubén Hinojosa
(Mercedes)DemocraticJanuary 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2017Elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Re-elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Re-elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Retired.
2003–2005
Bee, Brooks, Goliad, Hidalgo, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, and San Patricio
2005–2007
[[File:TX15 109.gif300px]]
Bastrop, Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Colorado, De Witt, Fayette, Goliad, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Lavaca, Refugio, and San Patricio
2007–2013
[[File:Texas 15th congressional district.gif300px]]
Bee, Brooks, Cameron, De Witt, Duval, Goliad, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Karnes, Live Oak, Refugio, and San Patricio
2013–2023
[[File:Texas US Congressional District 15 (since 2013).tif300px]]
Brooks, Duval, Guadalupe (part), Hidalgo (part), Jim Hogg, Karnes, Live Oak, and Wilson (part)
[[File:Vicente Gonzalez, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg100px]]
Vicente Gonzalez
(McAllen)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 2017 –
January 3, 2023Elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:MDLC_Official_Portrait_2025.jpg100px]]
Monica De La Cruz
(Edinburg)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 2023 –
presentElected in 2022.
Re-elected in 2024.2023–2027
[[File:Texas US Congressional District 15 (since 2021).tif300px]]
Brooks, Guadalupe (part), Hidalgo (part), Jim Wells, Karnes, Live Oak, and Wilson

Election results

1920

1922

1924

1926

1928

1930

1932

1933 (Special)

1934

1936

1938

1940

1942

1944

1946

1948 (Special)

1948

1950

1952

1954

1956

1958

1960

1962

1964

1966

1968

1970

1972

1974

1976

1978

1980

1982

1984

1986

1988

1990

1992

1994

1996

1998

2000

2002

2004

2006 (Special)

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

Historical district boundaries

'''2007–2013'''}}
'''2013–2023'''}}

References

;Specific

;General

References

  1. "Congressional Districts Relationship Files (State-based)". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].
  2. "My Congressional District".
  3. "My Congressional District".
  4. (April 3, 2025). "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)".
  5. "DRA 2020".
  6. "DRA 2020".
  7. [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST48/CD118_TX01.pdf https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST48/CD118_TX15.pdf]
  8. (August 26, 2021). "District Population Analysis with County Subtotals {{!}} CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS - PLANC2100". Texas Legislative Council.
  9. (October 17, 2021). "District Population Analysis with County Subtotals {{!}} CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS - PLANC2193". Texas Legislative Council.
  10. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1920election.pdf 1920 election results]
  11. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1922election.pdf 1922 election results]
  12. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1924election.pdf 1924 election results]
  13. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1926election.pdf 1926 election results]
  14. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1928election.pdf 1928 election results]
  15. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1930election.pdf 1930 election results]
  16. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1932election.pdf 1932 election results]
  17. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1934election.pdf 1934 election results]
  18. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1936election.pdf 1936 election results]
  19. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1938election.pdf 1938 election results]
  20. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1940election.pdf 1940 election results]
  21. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1942election.pdf 1942 election results]
  22. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1944election.pdf 1944 election results]
  23. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1946election.pdf 1946 election results]
  24. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1948election.pdf 1948 election results]
  25. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1950election.pdf 1950 election results]
  26. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1952election.pdf 1952 election results]
  27. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1954election.pdf 1954 election results]
  28. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1956election.pdf 1956 election results]
  29. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1958election.pdf 1958 election results]
  30. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1960election.pdf 1960 election results]
  31. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1962election.pdf 1962 election results]
  32. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1964election.pdf 1964 election results]
  33. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1966election.pdf 1966 election results]
  34. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1968election.pdf 1968 election results]
  35. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1970election.pdf 1970 election results]
  36. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1972election.pdf 1972 election results]
  37. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1974election.pdf 1974 election results]
  38. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1976election.pdf 1976 election results]
  39. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1978election.pdf 1978 election results]
  40. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1980election.pdf 1980 election results]
  41. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1982election.pdf 1982 election results]
  42. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1984election.pdf 1984 election results]
  43. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1986election.pdf 1986 election results]
  44. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1988election.pdf 1988 election results]
  45. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1990election.pdf 1990 election results]
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  47. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1994election.pdf 1994 election results]
  48. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1996election.pdf 1996 election results]
  49. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1998election.pdf 1998 election results]
  50. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2000election.pdf 2000 election results]
  51. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2002election.pdf 2002 election results]
  52. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2004election.pdf 2004 election results]
  53. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006election.pdf 2006 election results]
  54. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008election.pdf 2008 election results]
  55. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2010election.pdf 2010 election results]
  56. [http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist164_state.htm 2012 election results]
  57. [http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist175_state.htm 2014 election results]
  58. [http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist319_state.htm 2016 election results]
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