Mayra Flores

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Mayra Flores
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Candidate, U.S. House Texas District 34

Prior offices
U.S. House Texas District 34
Predecessor: Filemon Vela

Elections and appointments
Next election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

South Texas College, 2019

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Healthcare worker
Contact

Mayra Flores (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 34th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

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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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
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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

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General election for U.S. House Texas District 34

Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr., Mayra Flores, and Brent Lewis are running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 34 on November 5, 2024.


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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
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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
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Mayra Flores
 
81.2
 
18,307
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Laura Cisneros
 
8.8
 
1,991
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Mauro Garza
 
6.2
 
1,388
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Gregory Kunkle Jr. Candidate Connection
 
3.8
 
863

Total votes: 22,549
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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
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Brent Lewis (L)

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Endorsements

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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
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Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D)
 
52.7
 
70,896
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Mayra Flores (R) Candidate Connection
 
44.2
 
59,464
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Chris Royal (Independent)
 
3.0
 
4,079

Total votes: 134,439
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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
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Vicente Gonzalez Jr.
 
64.8
 
23,531
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Laura Cisneros
 
23.3
 
8,456
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Beatriz Reynoso Candidate Connection
 
3.5
 
1,287
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William Thompson Candidate Connection
 
3.0
 
1,085
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Filemon Meza
 
2.5
 
920
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Diego Zavala
 
2.0
 
718
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Osbert Rodriguez Haro III
 
0.9
 
331

Total votes: 36,328
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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
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Mayra Flores Candidate Connection
 
60.3
 
9,490
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Frank McCaffrey Candidate Connection
 
21.9
 
3,444
Image of https://s3.amazonaws.com/ballotpedia-api4/files/thumbs/100/100/GregoryKunkle2.jpg
Gregory Kunkle Jr. Candidate Connection
 
10.7
 
1,677
Image of https://s3.amazonaws.com/ballotpedia-api4/files/thumbs/100/100/Juana-CantuCabrera.jpg
Juana Cantu-Cabrera Candidate Connection
 
7.1
 
1,115

Total votes: 15,726
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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
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Mayra Flores (R) Candidate Connection
 
50.9
 
14,799
Image of https://s3.amazonaws.com/ballotpedia-api4/files/thumbs/100/100/Dan_Sanchez.png
Dan Sanchez (D)
 
43.4
 
12,606
Image of https://s3.amazonaws.com/ballotpedia-api4/files/thumbs/100/100/Rene_Coronado.jpg
Rene Coronado (D) Candidate Connection
 
4.2
 
1,210
Image of https://s3.amazonaws.com/ballotpedia-api4/files/thumbs/100/100/Juana-CantuCabrera.jpg
Juana Cantu-Cabrera (R) Candidate Connection
 
1.6
 
454

Total votes: 29,069
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Campaign themes

2024

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Campaign website

Flores’s campaign website stated the following:

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.

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.

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
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.

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
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. Vicente Gonzalez voted NO, choosing to side with the radical agenda of taking away kids from their parents and not allowing moms and dads to make critical decisions.

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, but people like Vicente Gonzalez remains silent on this issue. His silence puts him shoulder to shoulder with those who are tearing apart families to feed a far left extreme agenda.

PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTS
Close to fifty years ago Title IX went into effect across the country, enshrining fairness in sports and every aspect of American life. But now we are seeing that essential right being eroded by biological males competing in women's competitions.

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
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.

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
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.

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.[12]

—Mayra Flores's campaign website (2024)[13]

2022

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Mayra Flores was born and raised with humble beginnings in Burgos Tamaulipas, Mexico. Her parents and grandparents raised her with strong conservative values and to always put God and family first. She came legally to the United States at six years old with the help of her father. Her father gave her family the biggest gift, the gift of becoming a proud, naturalized American Citizen.

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.

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.

I support term limits for all elected officials at every level.

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Campaign website

Flores' campaign website stated the following:

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]

—Mayra Flores' campaign website (2022)[14]

Campaign finance summary


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Mayra Flores campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Texas District 34On the Ballot general$2,994,671 $2,234,295
2022U.S. House Texas District 34Lost general$4,685,774 $4,659,553
Grand total$7,680,445 $6,893,847
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Preceded by
Filemon Vela (D)
U.S. House Texas District 34
2022-2023
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