Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez is a lawyer who has represented South Texas in Congress since 2017 and is seeking a sixth term. Redistricting made the 34th District more Republican, and forecasters rate the race Toss-up or Lean Democratic.

On the ballot against Eric Flores (R)

Why it matters: The seat is one of 23 Democratic-held House seats up in 2026 that Trump won in 2024, and Republicans hold a narrow 219-214 House majority.

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The race at a glance

Race ratingLean DCook Political Report, Oct 27 source

Latest poll Gonzalez 50% 43% Flores 7% undecided or other Gonzalez +7▲ 4 this weekAug 26Oct 23Wash. Post-Schar School, Oct 23. Checked 59 min ago. Every poll

Money raised (through Jun 30) Gonzalez$3,770,000 Flores$2,870,000 source

Every poll in this race

Pollster	Date	Sample	Gonzalez	Flores	Margin
Wash. Post-Schar School	Oct 23	626 LV · Margin of error ±5.4%	50%	43%	D +7
Texas Southern University	Aug 26	700 LV · Margin of error ±3.7%	45%	42%	D +3

LV = likely voters, RV = registered voters. Polls listed by 270toWin. Each pollster name links to its own release.

In Vicente's own words

**Vicente Gonzalez**, Gonzalez on how the district's politics have changed since he won by 20 points in 2018, as quoted by Courier Texas from a Texas Monthly interview source

Where Vicente stands

Affordability: Gonzalez says he wants to lower everyday costs and support financial stability for working families. source
Seniors: He says he will protect the benefits and programs that support seniors. source
Healthcare: He says he will protect access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. source
Veterans: He says he will strengthen benefits, services and long-term support for veterans and their families. source

The record

U.S. Representative for Texas's 15th District (2017–2023) and the 34th District (2023–present)
Founded his own law practice, V. Gonzalez & Associates, in 1997 after earning his J.D. in 1996
Co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition

ConfidentialThe GOP File

The file on Eric Flores

Eric Flores is a lawyer and a veteran of the U.S. Army and Texas Army National Guard. He also served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas. source
Flores supports Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," which Courier Texas notes cut SNAP funding and farmer resources that many local residents rely on. source

Vicente Gonzalez. Photo: U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain

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Race data checked Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.