Texas Republican Mayra Flores Fails to Hold Congressional Seat
WESLACO, Texas—Republican Rep. Mayra Flores has been defeated by Democratic challenger Vicente Gonzalez in Texas’ 34th Congressional District.
The Associated Press reported her Gonzalez had a total of 52.7 percent of the vote with 88 percent of the vote reported as of 2 a.m. ET. Flores held 44.3 percent of the vote.
“It’s been an amazing journey,” Flores said to a sedate crowd at her watch party in Weslaco, but added the votes weren’t adding up to her advantage.
“I can’t thank you enough. This are has always been about God, family and hard work,” she said, though she did not formally concede the race….