Texas — 34th District

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports targeted enforcement and legal workforce visas

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. balances selective border enforcement legislation with efforts to expand legal workforce pathways for South Texas employers. In 2025, he voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act to require detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for theft, while proposing a new immigrant worker visa program tailored for small businesses.

• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S.5) requiring federal detention of undocumented individuals arrested for burglary or shoplifting.
• Proposed a new immigrant worker visa program aimed at assisting local small businesses with workforce shortages.
• Voted Nay on the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R.875) regarding deportation for impaired driving.

“Rio Grande Valley lawmaker to propose new immigrant worker visa program for small businesses”

Eric Flores

Supports strict border enforcement and legal immigration

Eric Flores promises to bolster border security and combat cartel operations along the southern border. Highlighting his military service in the National Guard and past legal experience prosecuting transnational human-smuggling rings, he also advocates for an efficient legal process so employers can obtain needed workers.

• Pledges to secure the southern border and combat human trafficking and drug cartels.
• Cites experience leading landmark prosecutions of transnational human-smuggling rings as an assistant U.S. attorney.
• Highlights military service commanding soldiers during Operation Guardian Support along the border.
• Supports an efficient legal immigration process to meet employer labor demands.

“SECURE THE BORDER”

“commanded soldiers with distinction during Operation Guardian Support along our southern border”

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports easing everyday costs and business investment

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. focuses on easing financial strain for working families by addressing rising expenses in groceries, housing, energy, and transportation. He advocates for small business support, job training programs, and regional infrastructure funding, highlighting over $8 billion delivered to South Texas since 2017.

• Highlights delivering over $8 billion in federal funding to South Texas since entering Congress in 2017.
• Supports job creation, small business strength, and workforce training programs.
• Voted Yea on the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R.3746) to cap non-defense spending and raise the debt ceiling.

“Lowering everyday costs so working families can better manage expenses and build long-term financial stability.”

“Vicente Gonzalez supports efforts that encourage job creation, strengthen small businesses, and invest in industries that bring sustainable growth to the region.”

Eric Flores

Supports lowering inflation and local business investment

Eric Flores commits to lowering the cost of living for Coastal Bend and South Texas families. His economic approach focuses on investing in local businesses, revitalizing the regional economy, and protecting water resources.

• Pledges to lower the cost of living across the district.
• Advocates for investing in local businesses to spur regional job growth.
• Lists defending water resources as a vital component of local economic stability.

“LOWER THE COST OF LIVING”

“INVEST IN LOCAL BUSINESSES”

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports expanding VA healthcare and veteran benefits

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. focuses on expanding healthcare services, benefits, and long-term transition support for veterans and their families. He has championed efforts to bring expanded VA healthcare services to South Texas and regularly hosts local pinning ceremonies honoring service members.

• Fought to expand VA healthcare services and bring a VA hospital to the Rio Grande Valley.
• Hosts recognition events and pinning ceremonies for local South Texas veterans.
• Voted Yea on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R.2670).

“Honoring those who served by strengthening benefits, services, and long-term support for veterans and their families.”

“US Rep. Vicente Gonzalez holds pinning ceremonies for veterans”

Eric Flores

Supports expanded veteran care and representation

Eric Flores relies on his military service as a former Army infantry officer and National Guard veteran to promise robust advocacy for veterans' needs. He vows to champion veteran healthcare, transition assistance, and benefits in Congress.

• Highlights personal service in the U.S. Army and Texas Army National Guard.
• Pledges to advocate for veteran healthcare, benefits, and transition support.

“ADVOCATE FOR OUR VETERANS”

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports protecting Medicare and Social Security

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. treats Social Security and Medicare as essential commitments that must be protected. He advocates for safeguarding earned benefits, lowering prescription drug prices, and strengthening long-term support systems for retirees.

• Pledges to protect Social Security and Medicare from benefit cuts or privatization.
• Focuses on reducing prescription drug costs and improving healthcare access for seniors.

“Protecting benefits and strengthening programs that support seniors with security, dignity, and access to essential services.”

“Medicare and Social Security are solemn promises that must be honored.”

Eric Flores

Supports safeguarding seniors' benefits

Eric Flores commits to safeguarding benefits for senior citizens across South Texas. Protecting senior programs is highlighted as one of his core campaign priorities.

• Safeguard entitlement benefits and support programs for elderly residents.

“SAFEGUARD SENIORS' BENEFITS”

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports domestic energy production and lower energy costs

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. views high energy costs as a major factor impacting affordability for South Texas families. In the 118th Congress, he broke party lines as one of the few Democrats to vote Yea on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R.1).

• Voted Yea on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R.1) in the 118th Congress to boost domestic oil, gas, and energy production.
• Identifies high energy and fuel expenses as key drivers of overall cost-of-living pressure.

“From groceries and housing to energy and transportation, increased expenses have made it harder for working families to stay financially secure.”

Eric Flores

Supports U.S. energy independence and water defense

Eric Flores advocates for full U.S. energy independence to power the domestic economy. He also places a special emphasis on defending water resources for South Texas and the Coastal Bend.

• Promote policies to ensure national energy independence.
• Defend regional water resources to protect South Texas agriculture and communities.

“ENSURE U.S. ENERGY INDEPENDENCE”

“DEFEND WATER RESOURCES”

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports national defense and targeted public safety laws

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. advocates for a strong national defense and community safety while maintaining citizens' constitutional rights. He voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act to require federal detention for illegal immigrants who commit burglary or shoplifting.

• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S.5) in 2025.
• Emphasizes maintaining a strong defense while respecting U.S. citizens' constitutional liberties.

“America is the land of the free, and I support a strong military and national defense to ensure we stay that way.”

Eric Flores

Supports law enforcement and prosecution of cartels

Eric Flores emphasizes strong support for law enforcement officers and upholding the rule of law. Drawing on his past work as a federal prosecutor, he highlights prosecuting cartel operations and dismantling human-smuggling rings.

• Pledges strong federal support and resources for law enforcement.
• Highlights background prosecuting cartel-connected entities as an assistant U.S. attorney.

“SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT”

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Opposes strict voter registration limits and supports transparency

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. opposes conservative voting procedure restrictions and court-limiting legislation while backing government transparency. In 2025, he voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R.22) and the No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R.1526), while voting Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R.4405).

• Voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R.22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.
• Voted Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R.4405) requiring DOJ document publication.
• Voted Nay on the No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R.1526) limiting federal district court injunction powers.

“The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act (H.R. 22), was a bill passed by the House of Representatives on 4/10/2025 that required individuals to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.”

Eric Flores

Supports President Trump's conservative agenda

Eric Flores aligns his campaign closely with President Donald Trump, having secured Trump's endorsement. He promises to fight in Congress to advance Trump's legislative agenda.

• Endorsed by President Donald Trump, True Texas Project, and Misfits Midterm Cheat Sheet.
• Pledges to stand with Donald Trump and support his policies in Washington.

“SUPPORT PRESIDENT TRUMP'S AGENDA”

“stand with President Trump, fight, and deliver for South Texas”

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports expanding affordable healthcare access

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. supports expanding access to affordable, high-quality healthcare for urban and rural South Texas communities. He prioritizes mental health services, preventive care, and lower prescription drug costs while opposing legislation that reduces health coverage.

• Voted against federal legislation that critics argue would strip healthcare coverage from South Texans.
• Advocates for equal healthcare availability across both rural areas and urban centers.
• Focuses on strengthening mental health services, preventive care, and prescription affordability.

“Protecting access to affordable, high-quality healthcare that families across South Texas can rely on.”

“Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Votes Against Stripping Health Care from South Texans”

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports women's rights and single-sex sports rules

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. supports policies that promote equal rights, workplace fairness, and healthcare access for women. On gender policy in athletic programs, he voted Yea on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R.28).

• Advocates for equal opportunity, workplace protections, fair wages, and healthcare access for women.
• Voted Yea on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R.28).

“Supporting policies that protect equal rights, expand opportunity, and ensure women have access to healthcare and economic security.”

“Equal rights and equal opportunity are fundamental to a strong and stable society.”

Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports public school funding and educator resources

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. advocates for strong public schools and equal educational opportunities across South Texas. He supports increasing school resources, backing teachers, and expanding career preparation programs.

• Advocates for equitable funding and improved resources for public schools.
• Supports teacher resources and educational pathways for future job success.

“Investing in strong public schools and educational opportunities that prepare students for future success.”

“Vicente Gonzalez believes every student deserves access to a quality education, regardless of background or zip code.”

Eric Flores

Supports defending Second Amendment rights

Eric Flores lists defending the Second Amendment as a core priority on his campaign website.

• Pledges to protect gun rights and defend Second Amendment protections.

“DEFEND THE 2ND AMENDMENT”