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US House — TX-34
FederalArmy veteran Eric Flores won the Republican primary outright with 56.6%, beating former Rep. Mayra Flores (23.7%). Democrat Vicente Gonzalez, the incumbent, won his primary with 62.7%. One of the most competitive general election races in Texas.
Incumbent: Vicente Gonzalez(D)
Primary — Mar 3, 2026Toss-Up
Represents South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley in Congress — one of the closest-watched districts nationally as a bellwether for Latino voter trends.
US House — TX-34
Primary Results
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Republican Primary
Eric Flores wins
Eric Flores
56.6%
20,685 votes
Mayra Flores
23.7%
8,644 votes
Scott Mandel
4.5%
1,635 votes
Democratic Primary
Vicente Gonzalez wins
Vicente Gonzalez(i)
62.7%
35,249 votes
Etienne Rosas
37.3%
20,949 votes
Republican Primary
Mayra Flores
Former U.S. Representative
Eric Flores
Army veteran; former Asst. U.S. Attorney
Scott Mandel
Security contractor; former law enforcement
Democratic Primary
Vicente Gonzalez Incumbent
Etienne Rosas
Policy researcher
Campaign Finance
FEC filings through 2026-03-02Eric Flores$1.3M
Carries $540K in outstanding debts; endorsed by Trump
| Candidate | Party | Total Raised | Total Spent | Cash on Hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayra Flores | Republican | $1,367,939 | $1,229,000 | $141,767 |
| Eric Flores | Republican | $1,294,218 | $1,123,672 | $170,546 |
Key Dates
Primary ElectionMar 3, 2026
General ElectionNov 3, 2026
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