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Eric Flores

Eric Flores

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas

Live Odds

Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.

Eric Flores is trading at 29% to win the TX-34 House winner? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleU.S. Army infantry officer (Texas Army National Guard)

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

GenderMale

LocationTexas

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BackgroundU.S. Army infantry officer (Texas Army National Guard)

EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin

Notable personal detailsEric Flores is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 34th Congressional District. He has served as an infantry officer in the Texas Army National Guard and later worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Texas. He has also worked in municipal government roles and in private practice as a litigation partner representing public entities.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports policies to foster economic growth through tax cuts and deregulation, and emphasizes energy independence and revitalizing the local economy. Advocates measures intended to lower costs for consumers and promote job creation in the district.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger enforcement against unlawful entry and prosecuting transnational human smuggling while also advocating for efficient legal pathways to provide labor for local industries. Emphasizes changing current policies to reduce unauthorized migration but recognizes regional labor needs and an orderly legal process for workers.

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Climate & Energy

Prioritizes U.S. energy independence and support for the domestic energy sector while also speaking positively about residential solar as a cost-saving option. Emphasizes lowering costs for consumers through energy production and deregulation rather than aggressive emissions regulation or Green New Deal–style policies.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate emphasizes defending the Second Amendment and supporting law enforcement as campaign priorities. Public materials frame his approach as pro-gun-rights while prioritizing public safety and law enforcement support.

Latest News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Eric Flores won the Republican primary in Texas' 34th Congressional District, moving him into the general election for a seat currently held by Democrat Vincente Gonzalez. The district is considered competitive, and the NRCC has been rolling out broader 2026 support efforts for GOP candidates in battleground races. Recent coverage also tied Flores to the Texas primary fight as Trump visited the state and backed several Republican candidates.

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Latest Polls

TX-34 House winner?

Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.

Eric Flores currently averages 43.0%, ranking first in this race, 0.0 points ahead of the nearest opponent.

Polling average: 43.0%Position: firstMargin: +0.0 ptsLatest poll: 42.0% (Jul 27 - 30)Polls included: 2

Average recalculated from polls through Jul 27 - 30.

Polling Average
50%40%30%20%10%0%
43%
43%
Eric Flores
E. Flores
Vicente Gonzalez
V. Gonzalez
Date (Start - End)SpreadFloresGonzalez
Polling Average
Flores+0.0
43.0%43.0%
Texas Southern University Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey CenterJul 27 - 30
Gonzalez+3.0
42.0%45.0%
Ragnar Research PartnersJun 14 - 16
Flores+3.0
44.0%41.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

9
TX-34 Republican nominee?

Campaign Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.

Total raisedCash on hand
$2.2M
$1.6M
$1.1M
$539.7K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$2.2M
$446.8K
$1.7M
$107.0K

Source: FEC