Mayra Flores
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Mayra Flores (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 28th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[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]
Key votes
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Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 28th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Texas District 28
Incumbent Henry Cuellar, Ryan Trevino, Juan Esparza, Mayra Flores, and Jay Furman are running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 28 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Henry Cuellar (D) | |
![]() | Ryan Trevino (D) ![]() | |
Juan Esparza (R) | ||
![]() | Mayra Flores (R) | |
![]() | Jay Furman (R) |
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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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Brent Lewis (L) |
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Endorsements
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Flores received the following endorsements.
- Former President Donald Trump (R)
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
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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.[12] |
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—Mayra Flores's campaign website (2024)[13] |
2022
Mayra Flores completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Flores' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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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.[12] |
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—Mayra Flores' campaign website (2022)[14] |
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See also
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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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 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
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Preceded by Filemon Vela (D) |
U.S. House Texas District 34 2022-2023 |
Succeeded by Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) |