Tag: District 34

Republican Mayra Flores Flips Texas US House Seat in Special Election

SAN BENITO, Texas—Republican Mayra Flores won the special election to fill the vacant Texas Congressional District 34 seat on June 14, flipping a heavily Hispanic district to the Republicans. “I’m forever grateful,” Flores said in a victory speech on June 14, her voice breaking with emotion. “For 100 years we have been taken for granted.” The…


Republicans Look to Break the South Texas Blue Barrier

Republican Mayra Flores remains on the offensive in the traditionally blue Texas Congressional District 34, making last-minute campaign stops in hopes of overwhelming her main Democratic rival in the special election on June 14. Republicans on the national level have been pouring money and effort into the race because they believe South Texas Latinos share…