Eric Flores Predicts Democrats Lose Texas 34 as Hispanic Voters Shift in 2026
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Eric Flores Predicts Democrats Lose Texas 34 as Hispanic Voters Shift in 2026
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 4
Summary
Texas 34 Republican Eric Flores said Democrats are headed for a “major defeat” in the heavily Hispanic South Texas district, calling the seat a prime GOP pickup in the 2026 fight for the House.
34-year-old Flores argued Hispanic voters are breaking with Democrats over family values, immigration messaging and, above all, affordability, saying constituents care more about living costs and housing than attacks on Donald Trump.
Vicente Gonzalez, the Democratic incumbent, rejected that case and said Republicans are backing a bill that would cut health care and food aid, while pointing to more than $8 billion in federal funding he says he has delivered to the district.
District 34, long Democratic but trending Republican in recent cycles, could complicate Democratic hopes of retaking the House as both parties test whether South Texas Hispanics keep moving right.