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Mayra Flores
Mayra Flores (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 34th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Flores (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 34th Congressional District. She assumed office on June 21, 2022. She left office on January 3, 2023.
Biography
Mayra Flores was born in Burgos Tamaulipas, Mexico.[1] Flores earned a bachelor's degree from South Texas College in 2019.[2] Her career experience includes working as a respiratory care practitioner.[1]
2026 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the March 3, 2026, Republican primary for Texas' 34th Congressional District as a battleground election. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Nine candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 34th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. Three candidates lead in media attention and fundraising: Eric Flores (R), Mayra Flores (R), and Scott Mandel (R).
Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) is running for re-election in the Democratic primary. He was first elected to the district in 2022, defeating incumbent Mayra Flores 53% to 44%. Flores was first elected to the district in the June 2022 special election, receiving 51% of the vote. Flores faced Gonzalez in the 2024 general election, which Gonzalez won 51% to 49%.
Following Texas' 2025 congressional redistricting, Marijke Friedman of The Texas Tribune wrote that the new map "gives Republicans better odds to capture Gonzalez's South Texas district."[3]
Eric Flores (no relation to Mayra Flores) is a lawyer and veteran of the U.S. Army and Texas Army National Guard.[4] He served as an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.[4] Flores is campaigning on his legal experience, saying he "led landmark prosecutions of cartel-connected and human trafficking operations" and worked on cases "defending municipalities and school districts across Texas."[4] He says he would work to secure the country's borders while supporting legal immigration.[5][6] Highlighting his military experience, Flores says he provided border security for Texas with the National Guard and that he would address veterans' issues.[4][5]
Mayra Flores previously served as the representative for Texas' 34th Congressional District from 2022 to 2023. She is campaigning on her legislative experience "proudly [serving] South Texas on the Homeland Security and Agriculture Committees."[7] She says she would focus on family issues and "put parents back in the driver seat [to] protect kids from those who wish to push their views on our families."[8] Highlighting her experience immigrating to the United States from Mexico, Flores says, "We must secure our border to keep bad individuals out and to encourage legal immigration."[8]
Mandel is a former law enforcement officer and business owner.[9] Mandel is campaigning on his business's work in the security industry, saying he has "hands-on experience in border security operations" and that he would support "a full border shutdown once and for all."[10] Mandel says he would grow the economy by reducing regulations and decreasing government spending, and he says he has seen "the systems causing much of the waste and inefficiencies" through his business's government contracts.[10] Mandel says he would address veterans' issues and support changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs.[10]
Also running in the primary are Keith Allen (R), Luis Buentello (R), Fred Hinojosa (R), Gregory Kunkle Jr. (R), Bam Morales (R), and Jay Nagy (R).
As of November 2025, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball each rated the general election Lean Republican, and Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales rated the general election a Toss-up.
To review how redistricting took place in Texas in 2025, click here. For a list of all states that drew new district lines between 2024 and 2026, click here.
Elections
2026
Texas' 34th Congressional District
See also: Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Texas District 34
Eddie Espinoza is running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 34 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34
Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. and Etienne Rosas are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 3, 2026.
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 | Vicente Gonzalez Jr. | |
 | Etienne Rosas | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Keith Allen | |
 | Luis Buentello | |
 | Eric Flores | |
 | Mayra Flores | |
| Fred Hinojosa | ||
 | Gregory Kunkle Jr. | |
 | Scott Mandel | |
 | Bam Morales | |
 | Jay Nagy | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mauro Garza (R)
Polls
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Election campaign finance
Candidate spending
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Keith Allen | Republican Party | $114,514 | $86,811 | $28,648 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Luis Buentello | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Eric Flores | Republican Party | $550,479 | $113,400 | $437,079 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Mayra Flores | Republican Party | $812,614 | $551,307 | $264,135 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Fred Hinojosa | Republican Party | $156 | $6 | $150 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Gregory Kunkle Jr. | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Scott Mandel | Republican Party | $1,000,135 | $0 | $1,000,135 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Bam Morales | Republican Party | $16,335 | $16,335 | $0 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Jay Nagy | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
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Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[11][12][13]
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Endorsements
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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.
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Endorsements
Flores received the following endorsements.
- Former President Donald Trump (R)
Pledges
Flores signed the following pledges.
2022
Regular election
See also: Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 34
Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. defeated incumbent Mayra Flores and Chris Royal in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) | 52.7 | 70,896 |
| Mayra Flores (R) | 44.2 | 59,464 | |
 | Chris Royal (Independent) | 3.0 | 4,079 | |
| Total votes: 134,439 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ronald Mills (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vicente Gonzalez Jr. | 64.8 | 23,531 |
| Laura Cisneros | 23.3 | 8,456 | |
 | Beatriz Reynoso | 3.5 | 1,287 | |
 | William Thompson | 3.0 | 1,085 | |
| Filemon Meza | 2.5 | 920 | ||
 | Diego Zavala | 2.0 | 718 | |
| Osbert Rodriguez Haro III | 0.9 | 331 | ||
| Total votes: 36,328 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rochelle Garza (D)
- Jaime Rodriguez (D)
- Ryan Trevino (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34
Incumbent Mayra Flores defeated Frank McCaffrey, Gregory Kunkle Jr., and Juana Cantu-Cabrera in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mayra Flores | 60.3 | 9,490 |
| Frank McCaffrey | 21.9 | 3,444 | ||
| Gregory Kunkle Jr. | 10.7 | 1,677 | |
 | Juana Cantu-Cabrera | 7.1 | 1,115 | |
| Total votes: 15,726 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Larry Polsky (R)
- Philip Sotelo (R)
Special election
See also: Texas' 34th Congressional District special election, 2022
General election
Special general election for U.S. House Texas District 34
Mayra Flores defeated Dan Sanchez, Rene Coronado, and Juana Cantu-Cabrera in the special general election for U.S. House Texas District 34 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mayra Flores (R) | 50.9 | 14,799 |
 | Dan Sanchez (D) | 43.4 | 12,606 | |
 | Rene Coronado (D) | 4.2 | 1,210 | |
| Juana Cantu-Cabrera (R) | 1.6 | 454 | |
| Total votes: 29,069 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Texas' 34th Congressional District
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Flores' campaign website stated the following:
COMMONSENSE TEXAS SOLUTIONS
SECURING THE BORDER
Illegal immigration encourages and funds human/child trafficking. I legally immigrated to America when I was six years old. Living in South Texas offers a unique perspective on illegal immigration and how it affects the livelihood of American citizens. We MUST secure our border to keep bad individuals out and to encourage LEGAL immigration.
MORE JOBS, BETTER OPPORTUNITIES
We must create opportunities for everyone to live the American Dream and find prosperity. Through smart, pro-growth policies, we can create an environment where small businesses can create jobs in South Texas.
For too long, radicals on both sides of the aisle have attempted to put politics into the middle of running a business and that has to end. Job creators should feel empowered, not hindered by burdensome taxes and regulations.
EDUCATION, NOT INDOCTRINATION
Our children's education is the foundation on which they will build the rest of their lives. But today, too many kids are not getting the education they deserve. Radical gender ideology has infiltrated our children’s classrooms, and disturbing content can be found even in elementary schools. America needs to get back to the basics and focus on teaching our children the knowledge they need to be successful in life - not imposing far-left world views that poison our children’s minds.
Parents should always have the right to know what their children are being taught at school. And parental voices should be heard as decisions about curriculum are made by school administrators and districts.
Families should also have the freedom to choose the education that fits their children best. School choice is a human right: one size fits all systems are a relic of the past that kept too many children trapped in failing schools and held them back from succeeding in life.
We can also do a much better job supporting our public school teachers. So many of them care deeply about our children but do not have the resources or support they need in the classroom to teach to their highest potential. That is unacceptable and needs to change.
PROTECTING KIDS
The United States remains the number one consumer of child pornography and child sex trafficking. The fact is, there are sick people out there and we have to protect kids from them.
We must hold the cartels, Mexican government, and Americans who enable these actions accountable.
I will continue to be a tireless advocate for securing the border, stopping the flow of sex trafficking, and protecting kids from dangerous situations. Enough is enough and it's time for all of us to stand up for what is right!
ENERGY JOBS & INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE
We have the energy right here in Texas and across the United States to lower home energy prices, gas prices, and secure our national interests. In Congress, I was proud to support legislation that empowered our energy producers and stopped the overburdensome regulations.
American energy is the backbone of a strong, resilient economy and, in Congress, I will continue to fight for every source of reliable energy.
Oil and gas employs many Texans and the Left's assault on the energy industry affects each of them and their families. In Congress, I will protect their jobs and way of life so their families can live the American Dream.
EMPOWERING PARENTS
As a mom, I couldn't imagine my kid's school or the government telling me how to raise my children, but countless American families are facing this situation every day. It's time we put parents back in the driver seat and protect kids from those who wish to push their views on our families.
ENACT THE PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS
In March of 2023, the Republican led House of Representatives passed the Parents Bill of Rights, protecting a parent's right to be involved in their child's lives and decision making.
PROTECTING PARENTS CUSTODY OF KIDS
We are seeing stories across the nation of kids being taken away from their parents because of radical gender ideology. A child should not be taken away from their parents.
MAKING HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE
Healthcare is out of reach for many Americans because of rising premiums and out-of-control costs. As a medical professional myself, I see how the system takes advantage of those who need care the most.
In Congress, I will continue working towards lower prices for care and prescriptions - because lives depend on it.
CARING FOR OUR VETERANS
Our American Veterans have put everything on the line to protect the America we love, now we owe it to them to ensure they have care and resources they need. From job training to lifelong quality healthcare, Veterans need a voice in Washington who will never back down.
I am ready to fight for our Veterans to ensure they never struggle to get what they need from a government agency. In Congress, I was proud to vote in favor of the PACT Act to expand VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic chemicals. I also supported the NDAA to fully fund the military and the brave men and women who selflessly serve.
PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY
Washington politicians love to pay for their mistakes with the money promised to our seniors. I will always protect Social Security and Medicare, never putting the future of our older Americans in jeopardy.
Seniors deserve to have a voice at the table who will not sell them out to plug a financial hole or push a dangerous agenda. I am here to protect them and the programs they have paid into their entire lives.
— Mayra Flores' campaign website (November 20, 2025)
Campaign ads
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2024
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Campaign website
Flores’s campaign website stated the following:
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SECURING THE BORDER MORE JOBS, BETTER OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATION, NOT INDOCTRINATION Parents should always have the right to know what their children are being taught at school. And parental voices should be heard as decisions about curriculum are made by school administrators and districts. Families should also have the freedom to choose the education that fits their children best. School choice is a human right: one size fits all systems are a relic of the past that kept too many children trapped in failing schools and held them back from succeeding in life. We can also do a much better job supporting our public school teachers. So many of them care deeply about our children but do not have the resources or support they need in the classroom to teach to their highest potential. That is unacceptable and needs to change. For too long, radicals on both sides of the aisle have attempted to put politics into the middle of running a business and that has to end. Job creators should feel empowered, not hindered by burdensome taxes and regulations. PROTECTING KIDS With the Vicente Gonzalez and Joe Biden "OPEN BORDER" policies in place, kids are being trafficked over the border by the cartels and being forced into sex trafficking. We must hold the cartels, Mexican government, and Americans who enable these actions accountable. I will continue to be a tireless advocate for securing the border, stopping the flow of sex trafficking, and protecting kids from dangerous situations. Enough is enough and it's time for all of us to stand up for what is right! ENERGY JOBS & INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE American energy is the backbone of a strong, resilient economy and, in Congress, I will continue to fight for every source of reliable energy. Oil and gas employs many Texans and the Left's assault on the energy industry affects each of them and their families. In Congress, I will protect their jobs and way of life so their families can live the American Dream. EMPOWERING PARENTS ENACT THE PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS PROTECTING PARENTS CUSTODY OF KIDS PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTS We need to stop this practice and protect women's rights to compete and accomplish incredible things. I fully support barring males from competing in women's sports and invading women's private spaces. CARING FOR OUR VETERANS I am ready to fight for our Veterans to ensure they never struggle to get what they need from a government agency. In Congress, I was proud to vote in favor of the PACT Act to expand VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic chemicals. I also supported the NDAA to fully fund the military and the brave men and women who selflessly serve. Unfortunately my opponent Vicente Gonzalez voted against the 2023 NDAA, blocking funding for the military and standing against well-deserved pay raises for our troops. MAKING HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE In Congress, I will continue working towards lower prices for care and prescriptions - because lives depend on it. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY Seniors deserve to have a voice at the table who will not sell them out to plug a financial hole or push a dangerous agenda. I am here to protect them and the programs they have paid into their entire lives.[14] |
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| —Mayra Flores's campaign website (2024)[15] | ||
2022
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Her parents were migrant workers, and like all migrant kids, she moved a lot growing up. She spent most of her life in the Rio Grande Valley and in 2004, she graduated high school in San Benito, TX. Growing up, Mayra worked alongside her parents in the cotton fields in Memphis, TX to earn extra money for school clothes and supplies. Instilling the value of hard work and the importance of education in her at a young age, Mayra remains a firm believer in the American Dream and will always fight so that others can achieve it as she has. She is eternally grateful to her parents for providing her with an opportunity to come to this amazing country to live the American Dream. Mayra graduated in 2014 as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with the support of her family.
She is a Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment, and Pro-Law Enforcement candidate that wants to earn your vote. She is a proud U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wife and a mother, fighting for a better future for the children of South Texas.- My christian faith is a core part of who I am. My parents raised me to be a strong woman of faith and defending individuals religious liberties will always be a priority of mine.
- I will always fight for the unborn and advocate for pro-life policies in Washington.
- My family is the most important thing in my life. I was raised with strong family values and work to instill them in my own children. Family values are one thing that make our community in South Texas so special and strong.
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Campaign website
Flores' campaign website stated the following:
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Pro-God My christian faith is a core part of who I am. My parents raised me to be a strong woman of faith and defending individuals religious liberties will always be a priority of mine. Pro-Life I will always fight for the unborn and advocate for pro-life policies in Washington. Pro-Family My family is the most important thing in my life. I was raised with strong family values and work to instill them in my own children. Family values are one thing that make our community in South Texas so special and strong. Pro-America America is the greatest country in the world and it has afforded me the life I have today. Through hard work anything is possible in America. I will ALWAYS put America first. Pro-Second Amendment The right to bear Arms is something I hold near and dear. Americans should always be able to protect themselves and their families. I will always fight for our second amendment rights. Pro-Law Enforcement I am married and a proud U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wife. Law enforcement will always have a fierce advocate if I am elected to Congress. Pro-Border Security Illegal immigration encourages and funds human/child trafficking. I legally immigrated to America when I was six years old. Living in South Texas offers a unique perspective on illegal immigration and how it affects the livelihood of American citizens. We MUST secure our border to keep bad individuals out and to encourage LEGAL immigration. Veterans My goal is to fight for every veteran; to fix the current health and medical issues at the VA, to address the amount of homeless vets on the streets, to get additional funding and resources so they can over come any mental issues they face. I love all our men and women in uniform, both past and present. Pro-Jobs Texas is the economic engine of America because of its low regulation and pro-business mindset. Texans know that when you get the government out of the way and let the private sector create jobs, the economy will flourish. I am an advocate against socialism and will always promote capitalism. Pro-Oil and Gas The oil and gas industry is critical to the success of our State and Nation. The industry has been hit hard in recent years but I will always work to help the oil and gas industry and stand firm against radical policies that would undermine it Pro-Affordable Healthcare As a healthcare worker I speak to residents of CD 34 day in and day out and understand that having access to affordable healthcare is the most important issue facing residents of South Texas. In Congress I will always strive to improve our healthcare system and work to find solutions that will lower the cost of prescription medicine.[14] |
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| —Mayra Flores' campaign website (2022)[16] | ||
Key votes
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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Campaign finance summary
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mayra Flores For Congress, "About Mayra," accessed January 31, 2022
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 8, 2021
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to challenge Rep. Vicente Gonzalez for third time," August 27, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Eric Flores 2026 campaign website, "About Eric," accessed November 10, 2025
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Eric Flores 2026 campaign website, "Priorities," accessed November 10, 2025
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "GOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional district," July 21, 2025
- ↑ Mayra Flores 2026 campaign website, "Meet Mayra," accessed November 10, 2025
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Mayra Flores 2026 campaign website, "Commonsense Texas Solutions," accessed November 10, 2025
- ↑ [https://www.mandelfortexas.com/about Scott Mandel 2026 campaign website, "Meet Scott Mandel," accessed November 10, 2025
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Scott Mandel 2026 campaign website, "Our Issues Together as Texans," accessed November 10, 2025
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mayra Flores, “Real Solutions,” accessed January 14, 2024
- ↑ Mayra Flores For Congress, “Issues,” accessed January 18, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.7776 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.3373 - Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.4346 - Chips and Science Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act," accessed January 20, 2023
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Filemon Vela (D) |
U.S. House Texas District 34 2022-2023 |
Succeeded by Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) |
