


Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas

General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Average recalculated from polls through Jul 27 - 30.


Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC