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Texas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 34

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Vicente Gonzalez Jr. Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez Jr. seeks re-election in Texas's 34th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Chris Royal Libertarian Libertarian candidate for U.S. House TX-34 in 2026; retired teacher, attorney, and former independent congressional candidate Full profile → Eddie Espinoza Green Green Party challenger Eddie Espinoza, a retired Rio Grande Valley teacher and Army veteran, runs for Texas's 34th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Eric Flores Republican Republican nominee Eric Flores challenges Democratic incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. in Texas's 34th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueVicente Gonzalez Jr.
Democratic
Chris Royal
Libertarian
Eddie Espinoza
Green
Eric Flores
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports economic growth, equitable taxes, and reducing workforce barriers Supports balanced federal budget; opposes deficit spending Supports tackling corporate power to lower cost of living; backs union jobs Opposes reckless spending, supports tax relief and infrastructure
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and affordability no sourced position Opposes corporate landlords driving up cost of living Supports affordable housing solutions for growing communities
Health careSupports expanding ACA, Medicaid, Medicare, and affordable coverage no sourced position Supports Medicare for All with no co-pays or premiums Supports veterans' care access and affordable prescription drugs for seniors
ImmigrationSupports legal immigration enforcement while opposing hyperaggressive raids no sourced position Reported to support dismantling ICE Supports securing the border and efficient legal immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes federal abortion ban no sourced position no sourced position Described as pro-life
EducationSupports public education funding, Pell Grants, and reducing student debt no sourced position Supports free college, trade schools, and student-debt cancellation no sourced position
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy including renewables and fossil fuels no sourced position Supports transition away from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy Supports U.S. energy independence; opposes federal energy mandates
Crime & public safetySupports border security and law enforcement but opposes aggressive ICE tactics no sourced position no sourced position Supports border security and law enforcement
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy; supports targeted energy tax deductions Supports a balanced federal budget; criticizes runaway spending Proposes cutting military spending in half to invest domestically Opposes reckless spending; supports tax relief for small businesses
GunsSupports background checks and red-flag laws; opposed assault weapons ban no sourced position Supports common sense gun control; earned Moms Demand Action distinction Supports the Second Amendment
Democracy & electionsOpposes foreign interference in elections; concerned about democratic norms Values constitutional democracy and citizens' right to vote Supports overturning Citizens United; rejects all PAC money no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized war in Iran; supports diplomacy and strong defense no sourced position Calls for ceasefire in Palestine; supports arms embargo on Israel Supports Trump's military action against Iran; backs veterans' benefits

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