Texas’ 34th District race

D Democratic Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports border security with humane enforcement

Gonzalez advocates for enforcing immigration laws, deporting criminals, and strengthening border security. However, he strongly opposes hyperaggressive law enforcement tactics and raids that he argues endanger innocent residents and citizens in border communities.

• Supports border security and enforcing federal immigration laws
• Calls for deporting individuals convicted of crimes
• Opposes aggressive ICE raids in South Texas border communities

“Every nation has a right to enforce its immigration laws, but there is a clear line between enforcing the law and the inhumane tactics being used across South Texas and the country. I am for strong border security, obeying our immigration laws, and deporting criminals, but I do not agree with the hyperaggressive ICE raids that have left innocent people dead on our streets, including American citizens.”

R Republican Eric Flores

Supports strict border enforcement and cartels prosecution

Flores places border security at the center of his campaign, citing his experience as an Army infantry captain commanding border operations and as a federal prosecutor prosecuting cartels and human smuggling. He pledges to defend law enforcement, secure the border, and align closely with President Trump's border strategy while maintaining efficient legal avenues for needed workers.

• Securing the southern border and supporting law enforcement agencies
• Prosecuting cartel operations and transnational human-smuggling rings
• Establishing efficient legal processes for employers to access necessary workers

“Eric Flores led operations on our southern border as an Army infantry captain, took on cartels as a federal prosecutor, and Eric never backs down from a fight. Eric will secure the border, defend law enforcement, and fight alongside President Trump like he always has.”

D Democratic Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Focuses on lowering costs and opposing tariffs

Gonzalez centers his economic message on relieving household financial stress caused by high everyday expenses. He focuses on lowering prescription and utility costs, extending tax credits for working families, and opposing reckless tariffs that increase consumer prices.

• Opposes reckless tariffs driving up grocery and consumer costs
• Capped insulin costs at $35 a month and allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices
• Voted for tax credits and utility relief for working families

“I'm taking on drug and insurance companies to lower your costs, requiring Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, and capping the cost of insulin at $35 a month. And I'm fighting to end the reckless tariffs that are driving up the costs of groceries and everything else.”

R Republican Eric Flores

Opposes reckless spending and regulatory burden

Flores attributes rising inflation, grocery bills, gas prices, and housing costs to excessive federal spending and regulatory red tape. He promises to block inflationary spending, lower tax burdens, and reduce regulations on small businesses.

• Opposes reckless federal spending that fuels inflation
• Cuts red tape driving up expenses for families and small businesses
• Promotes affordable housing solutions for growing communities

D Democratic Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Secures regional water supply and federal funding

Gonzalez prioritizes long-term water supply security for Coastal Bend and South Texas communities through intergovernmental coordination. He works with federal, state, and local partners to deliver funding for water infrastructure and agricultural support.

• Securing reliable long-term water supplies for Corpus Christi and South Texas
• Partnering with local, state, and federal agencies for regional water resources
• Delivering federal funding to support local agriculture

“I’m fighting to ensure Corpus Christi has the reliable, long-term water supply our families, businesses, and communities need. ... I will continue working with our local, state, and federal partners to secure the resources Corpus Christi needs for its water future.”

R Republican Eric Flores

Defends agricultural producers and water infrastructure

Flores emphasizes protecting South Texas farmers and ranchers from severe drought, parasitic pests, and high operating costs. He advocates for long-term regional water planning, swift disaster relief, crop insurance, and property rights protection.

• Invests in regional water infrastructure and long-term planning
• Protects agricultural water supplies for farmers and ranchers
• Expands crop insurance, drought disaster relief, and farm property rights

“Our farmers are fighting to survive, families are paying more at the grocery store ... I'm running for Congress to fight for clean water, stand up for our farmers and ranchers, and deliver the resources south Texas needs. Because protecting our farms means lowering costs for your family.”

D Democratic Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Protects Medicare and Social Security benefits

Gonzalez views Medicare and Social Security as sacred commitments that must be protected from cuts or restructuring. He focuses on protecting benefit stability, expanding access to affordable prescription drugs, and outlawing age-based insurance price hikes.

• Safeguards Social Security and Medicare from benefit reductions
• Voted to ban insurers from charging older adults higher premiums
• Lowered prescription drug costs through Medicare negotiation

“Medicare and Social Security are solemn promises that must be honored. After a lifetime of work, seniors deserve the peace of mind that they will have a modest level of security to depend on.”

R Republican Eric Flores

Opposes benefit cuts and protects against elder fraud

Flores promises to protect seniors' earned benefits from reductions while ensuring cost-of-living adjustments match actual inflation. He also supports expanding access to affordable prescription drugs and strengthening legal protections against elder financial exploitation.

• Opposes any cuts to earned Social Security and Medicare benefits
• Ensures senior benefits keep pace with the true cost of living
• Strengthens legal protections against elder fraud and financial exploitation

“While Vicente Gonzalez wants to tax seniors' benefits, I'll oppose any effort to cut those earned benefits, fight to ensure they keep pace with the true cost of living, support expanding access to affordable prescription drugs, and push for stronger protections against elder fraud and financial exploitation.”

D Democratic Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Delivers federal infrastructure and port investments

Gonzalez highlights delivering over $8 billion in federal investments to South Texas for roads, drainage, international bridges, and port developments. He emphasizes expanding workforce training, supporting local businesses, and improving regional trade assets.

• Secured federal funds for roads, international bridges, ports, and drainage
• Promotes workforce development and small business creation
• Invests in regional economic assets to attract major employers

“delivered hundreds of millions more for roads, international bridges, drainage and ports across the region so South Texas remains attractive to employers of all sizes.”

R Republican Eric Flores

Prioritizes ports, rural broadband, and tax relief

Flores focuses on expanding infrastructure that drives South Texas energy exports and agricultural trade, specifically championing the Port of Corpus Christi and Port of Brownsville. He supports tax relief, regulatory rollbacks, and rural broadband expansion to foster local job growth.

• Secures federal funding for roads, bridges, and ports in Corpus Christi and Brownsville
• Expands rural broadband connectivity
• Provides tax relief and regulatory reductions for small business owners

D Democratic Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Advocates for expanded VA medical care and resources

Gonzalez focuses on honoring military service by expanding VA medical access, healthcare services, and employment support across South Texas. He has long advocated bringing a full VA hospital facility to the Rio Grande Valley.

• Advocates bringing full VA hospital services to the Valley
• Expands healthcare, housing, and job transition resources for veterans
• Hosts veteran recognition and pinning ceremonies across the district

“I stand by our local veterans who have never stopped fighting to bring a VA hospital to the Valley to honor the sacrifices of all South Texas men and women who have served our nation proudly.”

R Republican Eric Flores

Focuses on reducing VA wait times and suicide prevention

Drawing on his service as an Army National Guard Infantry Captain, Flores focuses on reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs. He promises to lower wait times, expand local healthcare access, fully fund disability claims, and enhance mental health resources.

• Reduces VA wait times and expands community-based care
• Fully funds veteran disability claims and benefit programs
• Champions mental health and veteran suicide prevention resources

D Democratic Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Expands affordable healthcare access and coverage

Gonzalez supports policies to ensure affordable, high-quality medical coverage across urban and rural South Texas communities. His focus includes mental health access, preventative care, and blocking efforts to repeal healthcare protections.

• Protects Affordable Care Act provisions and prevents health coverage losses
• Strengthens rural and urban healthcare access and mental health services
• Voted against legislative proposals stripping health care from constituents

D Democratic Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports equal rights and healthcare freedoms

Gonzalez advocates for policies that protect equal opportunity, fair wages, workplace protections, and access to essential healthcare services for women, maintaining that equal rights are fundamental to community stability.

• Protects equal rights and individual freedoms for healthcare decisions
• Supports workplace protections, fair wages, and career pathways for women
• Ensures access to essential women's healthcare services

D Democratic Vicente Gonzalez Jr.

Supports public school funding and educator resources

Gonzalez supports investing in public education to guarantee quality resources for every student regardless of zip code. He advocates for increased classroom funding, educator support, and expanded career and skills training.

• Invests in public school resources and classroom technology
• Supports educators and school workforce development
• Expands student career preparation and vocational pathways