Five things to know about Texas Republican Mayra Flores, the congresswoman-elect
Republican Mayra Flores addresses supporters as she declares victory over her opponents for Congress in Texas District 34 as supporters cheer her on at her watch party in San Benito on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.Republican Mayra Flores made history Tuesday night when she won a special election in a South Texas congressional district, flipping a longtime Democratic stronghold and soon becoming the first congresswoman born in Mexico.
But that isn’t the only reason why Flores’ win was notable. Once sworn in, she will be the first congresswoman born in Mexico — a huge feat considering the first congressman born in Mexico was elected over a century ago. It’ll be a different landscape in November, when Flores will run for a full term. Then, the new boundaries will make the district much bluer — Biden +15.5 — and Flores will face U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, who is switching districts to run in the 34th.
As such, immigration is a deeply personal issue. She supports heightened border security, immigration reform and a legal path to citizenship.
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