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Eric Flores

Eric Flores
Republican
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 34.

Background

Flores is a former federal prosecutor and Army National Guard infantry officer. He won the 2026 Republican primary. 

Occupation
Attorney; Army National Guard infantry officer
Education
B.A., University of Texas at Austin; J.D., Texas Southern University
Prior offices
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Texas
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Calls small businesses the region's economic engine and pledges workforce programs tied to local jobs. 

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
Criticizes Gonzalez's votes on tax legislation, saying they opposed relief for workers and service-industry employees. 

Federal Spending and Debt

How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
Says he will oppose federal spending he links to inflation. 

Energy

What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
Supports U.S. energy independence and holding federal agencies accountable for project delays. 

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
Pledges to oppose cuts to earned retirement benefits. 

Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
Opposes trade policies he says harm local agricultural markets. 

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Lists securing the border and supporting law enforcement as priorities. 

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Crime and Public Safety

What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Israel and Gaza

What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
Seeks shorter VA wait times and lower prescription drug costs for seniors. 

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
Lists defending the Second Amendment among campaign themes. 

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.