Democrat Dr. Ada Cuellar Files Nearly a Quarter Million Dollars in First FEC Finance Reporting Period Challenging Trump Puppet Monica de la Cruz in 15th Congressional District of Texas

ALAMO, TX - Dr. Ada Cuellar’s campaign for Texas’ 15th Congressional District reported today that its filing to the Federal Election Commission for its first quarterly finance report shows nearly a quarter million dollars. That first filing, showing total receipts of $249,608.51 is already nearly four times greater than the total receipts reported by the Democratic challenger in 2021, and even well ahead of the same challenger’s total receipts in the comparable period in 2023.

“Texans are starting to see the real world impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill that will cost as many as 14 million Americans their health insurance to pay for tax cuts for billionaires,” said Dr. Ada Cuellar. “As an Emergency Room doctor, I’ve seen patients avoid the treatment they need because of the cost, and they and their families are why I’m running. I’m humbled at the support I’m receiving across the 15th Congressional District because voters want someone who will stand up for them. They want someone who will vote for their best interests, instead of being the President’s puppet in Congress.”

Quarterly filings would normally post on the Federal Election Commission (FEC) website, but as the federal government enters its 15th day of shutdown filings may not be readily available. A copy of Dr. Cuellar’s filing can be found at the following link.

“As the government enters its 15th day of shutdown, it’s fitting that a doctor is challenging a congresswoman who voted for the cuts to medicare and medicaid in the one big beautiful bill, and who continues to stand with the President against extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits,” added Dr. Cuellar about the incumbent. “Texans deserve a government that works for them.”

South Texas is expected to be hit particularly hard by the loss of health care coverage Monica De La Cruz voted for. A recent news report from KFF Health News/NPR reported that the One Big Beautiful Bill has many experts concerned that “Doctors, hospitals, and clinics that make up the health care safety net could lose so much money they must close their doors,” and cited a recent survey that found most respondents anticipate layoffs or furloughs due to the cuts. Dr. Cuellar highlighted the challenge Texas faces among the nation’s most uninsured in a recent episode of the campaign podcast.

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