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Former Rep. Mayra Flores has officially launched her bid to return to Congress, announcing she will run in Texas’ 34th Congressional District against incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in 2026.
Flores, who briefly held the seat after a 2022 special election, said the district is now one of the GOP’s top pickup opportunities following recent redistricting approved by the Texas Legislature. She credited the leadership of President Trump, Governor Greg Abbott, and Texas Republicans for positioning the party to compete in South Texas, adding:
“Now is the time to run with endurance, to fight the good fight, and to complete the work that God has placed before me. By His grace, we will finish it.”
Mayra Flores won’t be the only Republican in the race. Eric D. Flores, an Army veteran and lawyer, has also entered the GOP primary.
The contest is expected to be one of the most closely watched races in Texas, as Republicans continue their push to flip South Texas districts and Democrats fight to hold their ground.
Flores, who briefly held the seat after a 2022 special election, said the district is now one of the GOP’s top pickup opportunities following recent redistricting approved by the Texas Legislature. She credited the leadership of President Trump, Governor Greg Abbott, and Texas Republicans for positioning the party to compete in South Texas, adding:
“Now is the time to run with endurance, to fight the good fight, and to complete the work that God has placed before me. By His grace, we will finish it.”
Mayra Flores won’t be the only Republican in the race. Eric D. Flores, an Army veteran and lawyer, has also entered the GOP primary.
The contest is expected to be one of the most closely watched races in Texas, as Republicans continue their push to flip South Texas districts and Democrats fight to hold their ground.
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