Ann Marie Torres
Ann Marie Torres (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 34th Congressional District. She was disqualified from the Republican primary scheduled on March 5, 2024.
Torres completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ann Marie Torres was born in Kingsville, Texas. Torres served in the U.S. Army from 2008 to 2018. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M in 2021.[1]
Torres has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars District 6
- American Legion Post 185
- Disabled American Veterans Kingsville Chapter
- Women Veterans Network
- Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend
- National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials
- National League of Cities
- Hispanic Elected Local Official
Elections
2024
See also: Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2024
Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)
Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 34
Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. defeated Mayra Flores in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 34 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) | 51.3 | 102,780 |
 | Mayra Flores (R) | 48.7 | 97,603 | |
| Total votes: 200,383 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brent Lewis (L)
- Chris Royal (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34
Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vicente Gonzalez Jr. | 100.0 | 27,745 |
| Total votes: 27,745 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34
Mayra Flores defeated Laura Cisneros, Mauro Garza, and Gregory Kunkle Jr. in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mayra Flores | 81.2 | 18,307 |
 | Laura Cisneros | 8.8 | 1,991 | |
 | Mauro Garza | 6.2 | 1,388 | |
 | Gregory Kunkle Jr. | 3.8 | 863 | |
| Total votes: 22,549 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ann Marie Torres (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 34
Brent Lewis advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 23, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Brent Lewis (L) | |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Torres in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ann Marie Torres completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Torres' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My journey towards public service began by a deep sense of duty and a desire to make a difference. A hometown hero, graduating from H.M. King High School and later earning a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a Spanish and Health minor from Texas A&M University Kingsville. Currently pursuing my graduate studies at Texas A&M University – Kingsville.
Notably, a retired United States Army soldier, having served with distinction in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad, Iraq. My service to our country was marked by dedication, selflessness, and unwavering commitment. Not only a veteran but also a trailblazer, in 2020, elected as City Commissioner of Kingsville, Texas, serving my community as the first female veteran to hold this position. Dedication to my fellow veterans' advocacy lead to becoming the first female Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2375 Kingsville and Texas of Veterans of Foreign Wars District 6 - Coastal Bend Area.
Married to U.S. Army Reserves Staff Sergeant Christopher Torres, a blended family of six children, 6 grandchildren, and a close-knit family that has a strong tradition of military service.
- Ann Marie Torres, a dedicated Texan committed to serving her community. Born and raised in Kingsville, she is a proud South Texan deeply connected to U.S. Congressional District 34.
- Ann Marie's journey towards public service began at an early age, fueled by a deep sense of duty and a desire to make a difference. She is a hometown hero, graduating from H.M. King High School and later earning a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a Spanish and Health minor from Texas A&M University Kingsville. She is currently pursuing her graduate studies at her alma mater, Texas A&M University – Kingsville.
- Notably, Ann Marie Torres is a retired United States Army soldier, having served with distinction in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad, Iraq. Her service to her country was marked by dedication, selflessness, and unwavering commitment. not only a veteran but also a trailblazer. In 2020, she was elected as City Commissioner of Kingsville, Texas, serving her community as the first female veteran to hold this position.
Veterans’ Health and Benefits: Advocating for better healthcare and benefits for our veterans, ensuring they have the support and opportunities they deserve.
DUTY
RESPECT
SELFLESS SERVICE
HONOR
INTEGRITY
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See also
2024 Elections
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