Valentina Gomez
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-31 Republican nominee?
$31.2K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
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1%chance to win
$31.2KMAR 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age27 years old (May 8, 1999)
GenderFemale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundPolitical candidate
EducationTulane University — MBA (Finance)
Notable personal detailsValentina Noriega Gomez is a Republican candidate who ran for U.S. House in Texas’s 31st Congressional District (TX-31) in the 2026 cycle. She has described herself as a financier and is also known for political activism and social-media-driven campaigning. She attended Tulane University, where she competed as a Division I swimmer and earned an MBA in Finance.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates major tax cuts and rollbacks of federal regulation, including abolishing property taxes, exempting some families and veterans from taxes, opposing IRS transactional tracking, and supporting elimination of state income tax in past statements. Policy proposals emphasize reduced government taxation and regulation and pro-energy/industry positions.
Healthcare
Valentina Gomez has publicly challenged COVID-19 vaccine mandates for military personnel and criticized related policies, but her campaign materials do not present a comprehensive healthcare policy or clear positions on broader issues like the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, or universal coverage.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports strict enforcement of immigration laws, calls for deportation of undocumented immigrants, and has advocated punitive measures against migrants. Campaign materials and public actions emphasize making Texas inhospitable to undocumented immigrants and characterize illegal immigration as a criminal problem.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes abortion as murder, says she is pro-life, and pledges to help end Planned Parenthood and restrict abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanded fossil fuel production and reduced emissions regulation, favors nuclear energy, and expresses negative views about wind power. Policy language emphasizes drilling and an end to emissions testing while describing nuclear as safe and clean.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate presents an explicitly pro-gun stance, calling herself “the most Pro-Gun candidate in history,” and emphasizes strong law‑and‑order solutions including violent, punitive measures for criminals. Her public messaging opposes gun restrictions and frames firearms rights as essential to protecting Americans.
Latest News
Valentina Gomez is in the news because British authorities revoked her UK visa before a planned appearance at a right-wing rally in London. The report says the move came ahead of the May 16 event and highlights her ongoing political activity. It also notes her past runs for office in Missouri and Texas, including a second-place finish in the Texas 31st Congressional District Republican primary.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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