Eric
Flores

1. Economy & jobs Opposes reckless spending, supports tax relief and infrastructure +

2. Housing Supports affordable housing solutions for growing communities +

3. Health care Supports veterans' care access and affordable prescription drugs for seniors +

4. Immigration Supports securing the border and efficient legal immigration +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Described as pro-life +

6. Climate & energy Supports U.S. energy independence; opposes federal energy mandates +

7. Crime & public safety Supports border security and law enforcement +

8. Taxes & budget Opposes reckless spending; supports tax relief for small businesses +

9. Guns Supports the Second Amendment +

10. Foreign policy & defense Supports Trump's military action against Iran; backs veterans' benefits +

1. Oct 11
   endorsement

   VP Vance returns to Harlingen for second rally in support of Flores ahead of November election

   KRGV reported that Vice President JD Vance returned to Harlingen on October 11 to campaign for Eric Flores. Flores addressed the crowd saying: 'This community believes in hard work, strong family and a secure border.'

   ↳ Vice President J.D. Vance rallies Harlingen crowd for Eric ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 2
   poll

   New Republic: Trump's internal polling reportedly shows Gonzalez leading Flores 47%–40% in TX-34

   The New Republic reported a transcript in which Trump referenced campaign-internal polling showing Gonzalez leading Flores 47% to 40% in TX-34. The report did not provide full methodology or sample size.

   ↳ Transcript: Trump Midterm Tirade Accidentally Reveals Key GOP ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Sep 30
   endorsement

   KSAT reports Flores has endorsements from Trump, Gov. Abbott, Speaker Johnson, Scalise, Emmer, De La Cruz, and Ellzey

   By September 30, Flores had secured endorsements from President Donald Trump, Governor Greg Abbott, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Reps. Monica De La Cruz and Jake Ellzey, according to KSAT. Individual announcement dates were not provided.

   ↳ Texas congressional races 2026: Who is running and what ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 30
   news

   AP reports TX-34 redistricting made district R+10; Flores expects close race, emphasizes border security

   AP reported that the 2025 redistricting of TX-34 made it vote for Trump by 10 points in 2024. Flores told AP he expected a close race due to Gonzalez's five terms in office, and had spoken at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas while emphasizing border security.

   ↳ Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 30
   endorsement

   VP JD Vance appears at Harlingen rally to boost Flores and other Republicans in midterms

   Vice President JD Vance appeared at a rally in Harlingen, Texas on September 30 aimed at boosting Flores and other Republican candidates in the midterms. AP described the appearance as part of a broader push to help GOP candidates.

   ↳ Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 17
   news

   Flores had raised ~$2.87M through June 30, trailing Gonzalez's ~$3.77M; cash on hand gap also significant

   FEC filings through the end of Q2 (June 30) showed Flores had raised approximately $2.87 million with $686,332 cash on hand, compared to incumbent Vicente Gonzalez's $3.77 million raised and $2.53 million cash on hand.

   ↳ Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) and Eric Flores (R) run ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Aug 22
   poll

   Texas Southern University poll shows Gonzalez leading Flores 45%–42% with 8% undecided among likely voters

   A poll by Texas Southern University's Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center, with fieldwork ending August 22 and covering 700 likely voters, showed Gonzalez leading Flores 45% to 42% with 8% undecided. Published by the Los Angeles Times on September 25.

   ↳ Can Democrats flip the House? Here's the latest in key races · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Mar 3
   filing

   Eric Flores wins Republican primary in TX-34, defeating former Rep. Mayra Flores in a six-candidate field

   Flores won the Republican primary on March 3, 2026, defeating former Rep. Mayra Flores and four other candidates to become the GOP nominee for Texas's 34th Congressional District.

   ↳ Compare TX-34 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Texas Alliance for Life PAC organization
  Listed by the campaign and on the organization's 2026 endorsement page for Eric D. Flores, U.S. House District 34; no date given. texasallianceforlife.org
• Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader official
  Listed as an endorser by the campaign; no date found in sources reviewed. ericflores.com
• Monica De La Cruz, U.S. Representative official
  Listed as an endorser by the campaign; no date found in sources reviewed. ericflores.com
• Jake Ellzey, U.S. Representative official
  Listed as an endorser by the campaign; no date found in sources reviewed. ericflores.com
• Adam Hinojosa, Texas State Senator official
  Listed by the campaign; no date found in sources reviewed. ericflores.com
• J.M. Lozano, Texas State Representative official
  Listed by the campaign; no date found in sources reviewed. ericflores.com
• Mario Diaz-Balart, U.S. Representative official
  Listed as an endorser by the campaign; no date found in sources reviewed. ericflores.com
• Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas official
  Listed by the campaign; no date given. ericflores.com
• Todd Hunter, Texas State Representative official
  Listed by the campaign; no date found in sources reviewed. ericflores.com
• Americans for Prosperity organization
  Listed by the campaign; no endorsement date given. ericflores.com
• Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip official
  Listed as an endorser by the campaign; no date found in sources reviewed. ericflores.com
• LIBRE Action (political arm of The LIBRE Initiative) organization
  Listed by the campaign; LIBRE Action announced its endorsement separately. The Texan reported the endorsement in February 2026; no precise date available. thetexan.news · Feb 1, 2026
• Scott Mandel, former TX-34 candidate official
  Endorsed Flores after leaving the race; campaign news page item titled 'Mandel Leaving Texas Race to Endorse Eric Flores' dated January 14, 2026. ericflores.com · Jan 14, 2026
• National Border Patrol Council organization
  Flores announced the endorsement on December 22, 2025. x.com · Dec 22, 2025
• Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House official
  Johnson announced his endorsement on December 18, 2025, writing 'I am proud to ENDORSE Eric Flores for Texas' 34th District.' x.com · Dec 18, 2025
• Donald Trump, President of the United States official
  Listed by the campaign; news coverage places the endorsement in December 2025. Trump backed Flores over Mayra Flores in the TX-34 race. ericflores.com · Dec 1, 2025

Raised

$2.87M

Spent

$2.19M

Cash on hand

$686K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX34080(opens in a new tab)