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Vicente
Gonzalez Jr.

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez Jr. seeks re-election in Texas's 34th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Vicente Gonzalez Jr. is a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Texas, born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and residing in the Rio Grande Valley. He was first elected to Congress in 2016 and served Texas's 15th Congressional District from January 3, 2017 through 2022, before redistricting placed him in Texas's 34th Congressional District beginning in 2023. 5/)63

Before entering Congress, Gonzalez worked as a lawyer in private practice, founding V. Gonzalez & Associates in 1997. He earned a GED in 1985, an associate degree in banking and finance from Del Mar College in 1990, a bachelor's degree in business aviation from Embry-Riddle in 1992, and a J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1996. 37

Gonzalez is the incumbent Democratic candidate for Texas's 34th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election, where he faces Republican Eric Flores in a race described as a toss-up. 162214

He describes himself as a "lifetime South Texan" and his campaign emphasizes his roots in the Rio Grande Valley region. 123

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 34, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 34th Congressional District
Website
vicentegonzalez.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    news
    Texas Tribune notes TX-34 voted for Trump by ~10 points in prior presidential contest

    The Texas Tribune reported that the newly drawn District 34 had voted for Trump by about 10 points in the prior presidential contest, underscoring the competitive nature of Gonzalez's reelection bid.

    Most competitive races in the Texas 2026 election - The Texas Tribune · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 4
    news
    Opponent Flores criticizes Gonzalez over voting record and campaign spending

    Eric Flores said Vice President JD Vance's South Texas visit could help Republicans flip the seat, and criticized Gonzalez over his voting record and campaign spending. These statements represent Flores's campaign claims.

    EXCLUSIVE: Eric Flores using JD Vance’s South Texas visit in ad, sees Trump agenda as helpful for flipping seat · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 2
    news
    Cook Political Report rates TX-34 a toss-up ahead of November election

    Houston Public Media's October 2 race overview reported that Cook Political Report rates the Gonzalez vs. Flores race in Texas's 34th Congressional District a toss-up, with the general election set for November 3.

    The battle for the U.S. House runs through South Texas. Here's a cheat sheet to the top 5 races. · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 1
    news
    Gonzalez announces $6 million federal grant for Kleberg County nursing training facility

    Gonzalez announced $6 million in federal funding for a nursing-training facility in Kingsville, Texas (Kleberg County).

    Press Release: Gonzalez Announces $6 Million for Kleberg County Nursing Training Facility | Stock News · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 29
    news
    Gonzalez announces South Texas water provisions in House-passed WRDA bill

    Gonzalez announced that South Texas provisions he championed were included in the House-passed 2026 Water Resources Development Act.

    Congressman Gonzalez Secures Major Wins for South Texas ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 28
    endorsement
    LUPE Votes endorses Gonzalez with conditions on immigration and border policy

    LUPE Votes recommended Gonzalez to voters with conditions concerning immigration enforcement and border militarization. The group's decision was shaped by concern that competitive South Texas districts could otherwise flip to Republicans.

    Cuellar receives tepid endorsement from LUPE Votes · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 28
    news
    Gonzalez, Flores, and two third-party candidates confirmed on TX-34 general-election ballot

    A Ballotpedia report listed Gonzalez (D), Eric Flores (R), Green Party candidate Eddie Espinoza, and Libertarian Chris Royal as the general-election candidates for the November 3 ballot in Texas's 34th Congressional District.

    Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) and Eric Flores (R) run ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 21
    filing
    Gonzalez and Crenshaw introduce bipartisan Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act

    Gonzalez and Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw introduced a bipartisan bill to create an oil-and-gas community trust fund for infrastructure and public services near major export ports, funded with 3% of corporate income-tax revenue from oil-and-gas companies.

    Congressmen Gonzalez, Crenshaw Introduce Bipartisan ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 18
    filing
    Gonzalez introduces bill to federally recognize Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas

    Congressman Vicente Gonzalez introduced the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Recognition Act, which would provide federal recognition and associated federal rights, services, and benefits to the tribe.

    Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Federally ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Aug 1
    poll
    Barbara Jordan poll shows Gonzalez at 45%, Flores at 42% in TX-34

    A Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center poll cited by the Los Angeles Times put Gonzalez at 45% and Flores at 42%, with 8% undecided.

    Can Democrats flip the House? Here's the latest in key races · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Jun 15
    poll
    Ragnar Research poll shows Flores ahead of Gonzalez 44%–41%

    A mid-June Ragnar Research poll showed Eric Flores leading Gonzalez 44%–41%. Newsweek characterized this as a campaign-associated poll rather than an independent survey.

    Trump and GOP See Reversal With Latinos in 2 Strongholds Ahead ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Apr 1
    poll
    NRCC poll shows Flores leading Gonzalez 41%–40% in TX-34

    An NRCC poll conducted in late April showed Republican Eric Flores leading incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. 41%–40% in Texas's 34th Congressional District. Newsweek noted this was a partisan poll, not an independent survey.

    Trump and GOP See Reversal With Latinos in 2 Strongholds Ahead ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Thomas Paine Society organization
    Endorsement page states endorsement on June 18; page published in 2026 but year of the June 18 date is not explicitly stated. thomas-paine-society.com
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Endorsed Gonzalez for TX-34; cited his support for restoring collective-bargaining rights for federal workers. afge.org · Sep 24, 2026
  • Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) union
    Listed Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D), incumbent, as its endorsement for U.S. House District 34 in its 2026 general-election endorsements. texasaflcio.org · Jul 21, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$3.77M
Spent
$1.52M
Cash on hand
$2.53M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX15162(opens in a new tab)

Sources 26

  1. [1] Most competitive races in the Texas 2026 election - The Texas Tribune(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  2. [2] EXCLUSIVE: Eric Flores using JD Vance’s South Texas visit in ad, sees Trump agenda as helpful for flipping seat(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  3. [3] The battle for the U.S. House runs through South Texas. Here's a cheat sheet to the top 5 races.(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  4. [4] Press Release: Gonzalez Announces $6 Million for Kleberg County Nursing Training Facility | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  5. [5] Congressman Gonzalez Secures Major Wins for South Texas ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  6. [6] Cuellar receives tepid endorsement from LUPE Votes(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) and Eric Flores (R) run ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  8. [8] Trump and GOP See Reversal With Latinos in 2 Strongholds Ahead ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] Can Democrats flip the House? Here's the latest in key races(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  10. [10] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Four U.S. House Candidates in Texas Ahead of November Election(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  11. [11] Congressmen Gonzalez, Crenshaw Introduce Bipartisan ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  12. [12] Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Federally ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  13. [13] Vicente Gonzalez — Thomas Paine Society(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026
  14. [14] Congressman Gonzalez on ICE Raids in South Texas(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026
  15. [15] Rep. Vicente Gonzalez on X(opens in a new tab) Jul 23, 2026
  16. [16] Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 General Election Pro-Worker Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
  17. [17] Congressman Vicente Gonzalez's Bill to Increase Housing ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
  18. [18] Congressman Gonzalez Votes Against Stripping Healthcare from Nearly 50,000 South Texans and Increasing Deficit by $3.8 Trillion(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  19. [19] Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores clash in fiery South Texas congressional debate - The Texas Tribune(opens in a new tab) Oct 17, 2024
  20. [20] Education - Vicente Gonzalez - House.gov(opens in a new tab) May 9, 2023
  21. [21] Health Care - Vicente Gonzalez - House.gov(opens in a new tab) May 9, 2023
  22. [22] Border & Trade - Vicente Gonzalez - House.gov(opens in a new tab) May 8, 2023
  23. [23] Economy - Vicente Gonzalez - House.gov(opens in a new tab) May 8, 2023
  24. [24] Energy & Environment - Vicente Gonzalez - House.gov(opens in a new tab) May 8, 2023
  25. [25] CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ VOTES NO ON ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN, CALLS ON SENATE TO TAKE UP HOUSE-PASSED GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION(opens in a new tab) Jul 29, 2022
  26. [26] Congressman Gonzalez on the Closure of Impeachment Trial ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2020
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