Federal

U.S. Representative, 34th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 4
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

All of Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg and Willacy counties; part of Nueces County (about 83% of its residents: part of Corpus Christi, Robstown and Bishop).

Candidates Compare by issue

Eric Flores

Republican

Attorney

The gist

Opposes federal spending that fuels inflation.
Supports federal funds for roads, ports and rural broadband.
Supports federal investment in South Texas water infrastructure.
Pledges to reduce VA wait times and fund veterans' benefits.
Opposes cuts to seniors' earned benefits.

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Opposes federal spending that fuels inflation.
Priorities — Flores for Congress
Campaign website · Flores for Congress · ericflores.com
“I'll oppose reckless federal spending that fuels inflation, fight to cut the red tape driving up costs for families and small businesses”
Supports federal funds for roads, ports and rural broadband.
Priorities — Flores for Congress
Campaign website · Flores for Congress · ericflores.com
“I'll fight to secure federal funding for road, bridge, and port improvements, expand broadband in rural communities”
Supports federal investment in South Texas water infrastructure.
Priorities — Flores for Congress
Campaign website · Flores for Congress · ericflores.com
“I'll fight for federal investment in our water infrastructure”
Pledges to reduce VA wait times and fund veterans' benefits.
Priorities — Flores for Congress
Campaign website · Flores for Congress · ericflores.com
“I'll fight to reduce VA wait times and expand access to care throughout our communities”
Opposes cuts to seniors' earned benefits.
Priorities — Flores for Congress
Campaign website · Flores for Congress · ericflores.com
“I'll oppose any effort to cut those earned benefits, fight to ensure they keep pace with the true cost of living”

Chris Royal

Libertarian

Retired

The gist

No documented position found.

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Eddie Espinoza

Green

Climate activist

The gist

Supports Medicare for All with no premiums or co-pays.
Proposes banning fracking and LNG exports.
Proposes cutting military spending in half.
Supports free college and canceling student debt.
Supports an arms embargo and conditions on aid to Israel.
Pledges to reject PAC money; supports overturning Citizens United.

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Supports Medicare for All with no premiums or co-pays.
Priorities — Espinoza for Congress
Campaign website · Espinoza for Congress · espinoza4tx.com
“Improve and expand Medicare for All, with no co-pays or premiums”
Proposes banning fracking and LNG exports.
Priorities — Espinoza for Congress
Campaign website · Espinoza for Congress · espinoza4tx.com
“Ban LNG exports, which pollute locally and globally. … we must ban fracking and other dangerous forms of oil and gas extraction.”
Proposes cutting military spending in half.
Priorities — Espinoza for Congress
Campaign website · Espinoza for Congress · espinoza4tx.com
“cut military spending in half.”
Supports free college and canceling student debt.
Priorities — Espinoza for Congress
Campaign website · Espinoza for Congress · espinoza4tx.com
“Free college and trade schools Cancel student debt”
Supports an arms embargo and conditions on aid to Israel.
Espinoza for Congress
Campaign website · Espinoza for Congress · espinoza4tx.com
“Supports an arms embargo and conditioning military aid to Israel”
Pledges to reject PAC money; supports overturning Citizens United.
Espinoza for Congress
Campaign website · Espinoza for Congress · espinoza4tx.com
“Rejects support from all PACs, including AIPAC and their allies”

Vicente Gonzalez

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

Supports protecting seniors' earned benefits and health care.
Co-introduced the Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act.In office
Introduced a bill to federally recognize the Lipan Apache Tribe.In office
Introduced the Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act.In office
Co-introduced a bill on Army depot funding transparency.In office
Supports federal action on Corpus Christi's water shortage.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Supports protecting seniors' earned benefits and health care.
Issues — Vicente Gonzalez
Campaign website · Vicente Gonzalez for Congress · vicentegonzalez.com
“Vicente Gonzalez understands that protecting seniors means safeguarding programs that provide financial security and access to healthcare.”
Co-introduced the Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act.
Congressmen Gonzalez, Crenshaw Introduce Bipartisan Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Vicente Gonzalez · gonzalez.house.gov
“Congressmen Gonzalez, Crenshaw Introduce Bipartisan Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act”
Introduced a bill to federally recognize the Lipan Apache Tribe.
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Federally Recognize Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas
Government record · Office of Rep. Vicente Gonzalez · gonzalez.house.gov
“Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Federally Recognize Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas”
Introduced the Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act.
Congressman Gonzalez Introduces Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Vicente Gonzalez · gonzalez.house.gov
“Congressman Gonzalez Introduces Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act”
Co-introduced a bill on Army depot funding transparency.
Gonzalez, Cloud, Cornyn, Fetterman Introduce Bill to Improve Transparency in Funding for Army Depots
Government record · Office of Rep. Vicente Gonzalez · gonzalez.house.gov
“Introduce Bill to Improve Transparency in Funding for Army Depots”
Supports federal action on Corpus Christi's water shortage.
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Urges the Administration to Address Water Shortage in Corpus Christi
Government record · Office of Rep. Vicente Gonzalez · gonzalez.house.gov
“Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Urges the Administration to Address Water Shortage in Corpus Christi”

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