Tejano Star Bobby Pulido to Retire From Music to Run for Office in 2026

Bobby Pulido is leaving music to pursue politics. On Thursday, the Tejano artist behind hit “Desvelado” announced that he’ll be leaving music following a 2025 farewell tour to run for office in the 2026 midterm elections.

“To be quite honest, I’m enjoying the most success I’ve ever had. But like the saying goes: All good things must come to an end,” Pulido said during a press conference. “Today, I’m announcing my farewell tour for next year. It’s not a decision I have hastily made. I’ve give it a lot of thought. I think my life has reached a full circle.”

“Growing up, public service always intrigued me. I was a Texas Boy Stater in high school and studied political sciences because it was a passion of mine,” he added. “In 2026, I will be running for office in an attempt to fulfill my lifelong dream: to serve my people.”

Pulido said he isn’t ready to share what he’s running for just yet, nor what party he’ll join. However, he joined Beto O’Rourke for a rally during his run for Texas Senate against Ted Cruz back in 2018.

“People are exhausted from a grueling political season. In due time, everyone will know what I stand for and in what capacity I’d like to serve,” Pulido said Thursday.

The tour, named the Por La Puerta Grande Tour, will include a stop at Bésame Mucho Austin next April. (He has yet to share the tour routing.)

Pulido started his speech by sharing his journey into music: He did well in high school and studied poli-sci at St. Mary’s in San Antonio before “music flirted with me” and he decided to drop out around the time that Selena Quintanilla was killed.

Fighting back tears, Pulido thanked his friends and family, his ex-wife, and the folks who’ve supported his music career.

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Pulido launched his career in 1995 with the platinum-selling album Desvelado, featuring his smash hit of the same name. (The track resurged in 2007 after being featured in Kate Del Castillo film, Under the Same Moon.) His second LP, Enséñame, featured the hit “Se Murió de Amor.”

Throughout his career, Pulido failed to reach the same level of success as his Nineties LPs, releasing 14 albums throughout his career. However, he did earn a Latin Grammy for his EP Para Que Baile Mi Pueblo in 2022.