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Texans only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes

Republicans accused Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of supporting gender transitions for children throughout the 2024 election cycle, which he said took a political toll.

The Texas Tribune

"Somebody needs to get fired": Vicente Gonzalez blasts Dem strategy on abortion, trans issues

After Democrats underperformed nationally and in Texas, the McAllen Democrat had some sharp commentary for his party and said he won't be taking their advice.

The Texas Tribune

How “wildly successful” anti-trans ads fired up Texas voters for Republicans

The barrage of ads focused on trans kids playing youth sports motivated the Republican base as Democrats struggled to respond.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas Democrats underperformed yet again. Now what?

Tuesday was another electoral blowout in which Democrats underperformed expectations, weakening their case that Texas is a battleground state worthy of investment and attention from the national party.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar secures another term as criminal trial looms

The longtime Laredo congressman fended off Republican challenger Jay Furman despite a federal indictment accusing the incumbent of bribery and money laundering.

The Texas Tribune

Vicente Gonzalez defeats Mayra Flores to hold onto South Texas congressional district

Both major parties poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into winning the seat, a rematch between Mayra Flores and Vicente Gonzalez.

The Texas Tribune

Monica De La Cruz retains GOP control of South Texas congressional district

De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo for Texas’ 15th Congressional District in a rematch from two years ago.

The Texas Tribune

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Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP

Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House candidate campaigning in churches, in potential legal violation

Republican candidate Mayra Flores, backed in primary by Trump, is running to unseat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez

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In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

Texas Observer

Rating Changes: House almost as close as presidential race - Roll Call

ANALYSIS — While Republicans have a clear advantage in the campaign for control of the Senate, the fight for the House looks as close as the neck-and-neck presidential race two weeks before Election Day. Of the eight House rating changes recently made by Inside Elections, six were shifts toward Democrats…

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Republican House Candidate Mayra Flores Says She Would Not Oppose Requiring Texans To Carry Passport to Prove Citizenship

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and former Rep. Mayra Flores sparred in a debate as they vie to win the seat in Texas' District 34, with immigration taking the spotlight.

Latin Times

At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports

During a tense debate with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Flores attacked Gonzalez for being soft on border security, then suggested requiring residents to prove citizenship in some instances was appropriate.

The Texas Tribune

Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores clash in fiery South Texas congressional debate

In their only debate before Election Day, Gonzalez and Flores traded jabs over the economy, immigration and abortion, and regularly spoke over each other.

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A Texas rematch: Republican Mayra Flores aims to beat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez for U.S. House seat

Flores briefly represented the district after winning a 2022 special election. Gonzalez went on to beat her by nearly 9 points in the general.

The Texas Tribune

South Texas congressional races remain the most competitive — but this time Democrats are playing offense

The same candidates will be running in Texas’ 15th and 34th Congressional Districts, though the presidential and Senate races could mix things up.

The Texas Tribune

Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

Latin Times

NRCC Launches Ad Campaign Featuring Conspiracy Theorist Targeting Rep. Vicente Gonzalez

The ad, which is part of an $800,000 campaign in the South Texas market, features Ruben Guerrero, a business owner from Brownsville, criticizing Gonzalez [D-McAllen] for prioritizing "sex changes for kids" over focusing on the economy.

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Republicans feature 9/11 conspiracy theorist in South Texas ads

The small business owner featured in the ad previously shared memes calling 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic inside jobs and mocking U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.

Latin Times

Republicans go on Offense Against Texas Democrats Blasting them for Supporting pro-LBGTQ+ Legislation

GOP targets U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Colin Allred in new ads focusing on LGBTQ+ issues, sparking backlash from Democrats and advocacy groups.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans pour money into attacking Texas Democrats on LGBTQ+ issues ahead of Election Day

In his largest ad buy to date, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz attacks U.S. Rep. Colin Allred for his support of the Equality Act. It would have prohibited gender discrimination in public places.

Latin Times

Mayra Flores teams up with Latinas for Trump Vance to flip Texas House seat

Republicans invest heavily in effort to reclaim Texas' 34th District, targeting Hispanic voters in key democratic stronghold.

Latin Times

Texas Republican Mayra Flores' chances of taking a House seat after getting support from the national GOP

Flores is vying to win the House seat for Texas' 34th Congressional district, which Republicans thought it may be the only potential flip in the state in November

The Texas Tribune

National Republicans support Mayra Flores with group’s first Texas-focused ad buy

U.S. House Republicans’ campaign arm announced its first ad buy targeting a Texas race this cycle.

The Texas Tribune

Progressive Democrat's ad decrying "chaos" on the border riles up her South Texas supporters

Michelle Vallejo, who is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, put out a political ad decrying the “chaos” on the border.

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