Submitted Biography: "Life long Conservative Christian, Pro Life, Life member NRA, Prior Service Army National Guard, Husband, Father, farmer and attorney. box-sizing: border-box; .race_header.green { Representative for Texas's 34th congressional district. } And whenever this election is over, probably the gas is going to shoot back up again because he's going through the reserves right now and that is to make the price go down when it's over. } Both China and Russia are actively waging digital warfare with our nation and we must employ new investments to keep this threat from undermining our way of life. So I think we have to give them that. If I'm elected again, I will be coming in within the top 25 House members in the next legislative session. display: inline; Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. defeated incumbent Mayra Flores and Chris Royal in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 34 on November 8, 2022. 36.1.1 Candidates. 8:51 PM EDT, Thu October 13, 2022 CNN projects Republican Mayra Flores will win the special election for Texas' 34th District, giving Republicans an additional seat in the House for the rest. We have terrorists coming in to sex traffickers. I plan to radically shrink the control and reach of the Federal Government by abolishing several federal agencies including the IRS, The Department of Commerce, The Dept of Education, Dept of Interior and lastly the Dept of Labor. From the dangers of inflation to border and local security and lack of a classical education for our children. A country has to have a border. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { } .leg-hnt-flex-item { I think we've got to change that. padding: 2px 0; Parents should have the choice of where to send their children to school.". (District 34) Randy Weber Republican (District 14) Roger Williams Republican (District 25) Ron Wright Republican (District 6) Former candidates & officeholders: Julian Castro Democratic Presidential Challenger . Dan Sanchez is a Democratic candidate in the special election for the 34th District of Texas. Rey Gonzalez Jr. defeated Rod Lingsch in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 3, 2020. width: 50px; Michael Wood, candidate for Congress in Texas's 6th Congressional District, joins us on today's show. align-items:center; } District 34 Email Capitol Address: Room 3S.2 P.O. School funding goes with child! [5] The district is currently represented by Vicente Gonzalez ( D - McAllen ), who was redistricted . } 36.1.1.1 Nominee. So those are a lot of things that we would have to consider. Ive worked in probably 17 of the 18 Counties Ill represent if elected. I'll stand by my record, you know, and that's my position on abortion. Thomas Clayton, Kelley's husband, and his . Download. I am concerned about the current risk to our way of life. margin-bottom: 4px; The high energy, can-do attitude Sandy brings is exactly whats needed in D.C. to drain the swamp and make Congress work for the people of North Carolina. display: none; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { padding-top: 30px !important; } The table below displays the partisan composition of Texas' congressional delegation as of November 2022. For the 2022 primary election, the deadline to apply to submit a ballot by mail is Feb. 18; applications must be received by that time. Texas Texas Congressional Races Select cycle: 2022 View state profile for Texas House Races + Show Candidates Based on Federal Election Commission data available electronically on 03/03/23. position: relative; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; color: #888; The Brownsville Democrat had already. } The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Texas in 2022. The process to begin hiring . vertical-align: middle; } .inner_percentage { Four candidates are running in a special general election to fill the seat representing Texas' 34th Congressional District in the U.S. House on June 14, 2022. Texas House District 134: Ryan McConnico Texas House District 138: Josh Flynn Texas House District 150: Valoree Swanson Local Harris County Judge: Martina Lemond Dixon Harris County. $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { Submitted Biography: "Sandy is a successful business executive who has started businesses, created jobs, and worked her way up the hard way. My mom was a single mom with eight children. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. overflow-y: auto; font-size: 90%; He is active in numerous civic and community organizations. You know, again, we have four children that are attending our public schools, and just like our children are attending our schools, we're worried about their safety. [14] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. It has to stop. } For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below: .votebox { letter-spacing: 0.03em; So we've got problems with schools. width: 100% !important; border: 1px solid #aaa; You can't have it in Texas, but you can still have an abortion when the Supreme Court brought it down, it just gave it to the States. And I understand all economic levels because I've been through all of it. We've got problems with roads that we need to fix. Some ask why run? Check the map to make sure we've located your address accurately. color:white; max-width: 500px; Roberson, 54, is married to Jennifer Stone of Rocky Mount and has four adult children. This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 1 in 2022, Submitted Biography: "Brad Murphy is a successful, conservative Tech Entrepreneur who grew up in Raleigh, N.C. After high school Brad enrolled in the school of engineering at NC State. } font-weight: 300; border-radius: 0 0 7px 7px; The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Texas State Legislature as of November 2022. The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 1, 2022. U.S. Representative District 3 Van Taylor (R) U.S. Representative District 4: Pat Fallon (R) U.S. Representative District 5: Lance Gooden (R) U.S. Representative District 6: Jake Ellzey (R) U.S. Representative District 10: Michael McCaul (R) U.S. Representative District 11: August Pfluger (R) U.S. Representative District 12: Kay Granger (R) Texas Election Information. The board is searching for a new administrator after current administrator Sharon Shaw announced her pending retirement. .quote-icons { So we want to do everything that we can do to make sure that we reduce the cost of living. Q. padding: 2px; Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. } I met Jennifer, my wife of 23 years at the rodeo. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { As a Congressman, he is delivering billions to support our schools, families, and small businesses and continues helping South Texans recover the federal benefits they are owed. border-top: 1px solid #aaa; .leg-hnt-leadership { We have five kids and they're in public schools, and more than that, my wife having been a school teacher herself, we had to pay out of our pockets, if you will, to make sure that the school teachers, her as a school teacher had the resources that she needed, and it shouldn't come to that, right. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage: Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[17][18][19]. All 435 House districts were up for election. $(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').slideToggle('normal'); letter-spacing: 0.03em; chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); float: left; Abel Herrero: "You know, the oil and gas business is starting to pick up again. }. People cannot afford, young people, are not gonna be able to afford a home or a house apartment. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos. .votebox-scroll-container { The point here is that a lot of these issues, if not all of them, are not partisan. The seat, which went to Democratic president Joe Biden by only four points in the 2020 United States presidential election after being solidly blue in the past, became vacant after Democratic incumbent representative Filemon Vela Jr. resigned on March 31, 2022, to work at the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. I left home at 15 and worked jobs from mechanic, construction, farm, ranch, rode bulls in the rodeo. ", Carolyn Vaughn:"Well, first off, you could still have an abortion. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { School Choice, Parents should be able to choose the school best suited for their child's success, that choice should not be dictated by their zip codes. Anthony Cristo advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 21, 2020. There is a crazy notion about defunding the policy, well I say I am here to support of police and security of our community. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, font-weight: 100; Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell } Source. I think that we need to move them to another class to where they can get the help they need, but it doesn't harm the other 30 students or whatever it is in a classroom. .answers-container { .census-table-race-disclaimer { Race called by The Associated Press. border: 1px solid #999; But they do nothing to earn our vote or our support. Texas - House District 34 2022 | house Election data and reporting deadlines Candidate financial totals Individual contributions to candidates Independent expenditures Communication costs Electioneering communications About this election Find another election Election data and reporting deadlines Icon of dates and deadlines Dates and deadlines Republican Carolyn Vaughn is going up against Democratic incumbent Abel Herrero, who has had his seat at the legislature for eight terms. District Address: 101 East Main Avenue Robstown, Texas 78380 (361) 387-0457 (855) 850-0271 . This election was one of two U.S. House races in which two incumbents faced off in the general election. overflow-y: hidden; Polls from firms that are banned by FiveThirtyEight are not shown. Abel Herrero:"I'm pro-life, and I voted as such. Incumbent Mayra Flores defeated Frank McCaffrey, Gregory Kunkle Jr., and Juana Cantu-Cabrera in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 1, 2022. .votebox_bp_logo { I also think one of the big issues that I have is property taxes. } Now we're up to 8.4. Carolyn Vaughn:"Well, I can only imagine what people that are living on Social Security are doing right now with gas or buying food and groceries. font-size: 80%; It's going to shoot back up. Can you drive when you're smoking marijuana? What is your stance on abortion policies? font-weight: 500; Carolyn Vaughn:"This is kind of a difficult one because I don't think we have a lot of information. Since Jan 3, 2023 (next election in 2024) Democrat. padding-top: 3px; Land Commissioner. It is should not be that way. We've been able to help veterans who've come home from foreign wars to only have to battle here, you know, against health issues. Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position ofSee this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. He was reelected in a close Senate race in 2018 against Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke. I don't know if it is or not. float: right; The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of November 2022. chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); Texas U.S House District 2 Race. I've indicated, two individuals that have asked me that and that's what I've done. padding-top: 5px; We've got drugs coming in. In 2016, . As a small business owner, I understand and appreciate you know, that everybody relies on their jobs and and for me as a business owner, I want to make sure that we provide those opportunities and there's a lot of other individuals out there, large businesses, small businesses that are providing pay, if you will, jobs, opportunities. Submitted Biography: "Sandy has spent nearly 40 years in the business world. } else { About the office The old 34th District voted for President Joe Biden by just four points in 2020, but. display: flex; I am concerned about the current risk to our way of life. But we've got lots of problems. The we built a nice law practice and we have four teenage children. margin: 0px 10px; I went to the dollar store and wanted to buy a loaf of bread and it was four dollars or $3.75 to be exact. Is anyone going to get hurt because we don't want people killed because they're smoking marijuana in their car and going home at night or whatever. I think that sometimes we have children that are in classes that are harmful to themselves to the teachers or to the other students. Our America First policies resonate with the Hispanic community . Three years of Democratic trifectasTwenty years of Republican trifectas We're gonna lose our country. .percentage_number { Texas lawmakers redrew the 34th district to be significantly more favorable to Democrats in redistricting. Nearly 40 years later, he has founded two globally successful technology start-ups, serving some of the worlds largest companies and innovative employers. .leg-hnt-title { } } That's where it started. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. The November election for a full term in Congress will be held under new district boundaries that were redrawn during last year's redistricting process. .votebox-results-cell--check { color: #0645ad; chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); var nTimer = setInterval(function() { Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. So I think with the time that I have, I think I think that can represent the community. It's no coincidence that a lot of individuals are coming from other states to locate in, in in Texas, and that's because we're in a great area, because of our land because of our rules that we have that allow for growth of business. From the dangers of inflation to border and local security and lack of a classical education for our children. } Nearly 40 years later, he has founded two globally successful technology start-ups, serving some of the worlds largest companies and innovative employers. Having represented individuals specifically as an attorney from an area outside of our area that was caught with some of small allowances. height: 50px; And like I said, I do understand all aspects of the community. .multi-survey-header { chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); .outer_percentage { House District 34: Texas CNN coverage: What a 51-49 Senate majority means for Democrats Voters deliver ringing endorsement of abortion rights on midterm ballot initiatives across the US Why. height: 22px; } LM Otero/Associated Press. width: 100%; Now, in our in our backyards. And so we have a senior who's graduating this year so we're excited and proud of all of our kids and just grateful to be able to represent District 34 in the state. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, 2% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less, 5% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less, **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. column-width: 175px; width: 100%; } When the dates of tracking polls from the same pollster overlap, only the most recent version is shown. I am an America first candidate. County of Nueces, TX | P: (361) 888-0111 901 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401 } We've got to take the regulations off and let the oil and gas industry drill. overflow-y: hidden; I made a promise a long time ago that if the Lord would help me not be dirt floor poor the rest of my life, I would be a good steward with what he gave me and use my gifts to help others. } I think that every parent should have the choice to where their child goes to school. He has fourteen years of law enforcement experience. font-weight: 500; padding-bottom: 8px; WASHINGTON Republicans picked up a seat in the House on Tuesday with the projected win of Mayra Flores in the Texas special election to fill a . The results have been certified. display: block; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { .census-table-census-item-header { overflow: hidden; Im running for Congress to finish Congressman Filemon Velas term because South Texas deserves a representative who will focus on what matters: lower costs, affordable healthcare, safe communities, and a secure retirement," Sanchez said. .answers-container { There were seven open seats in 2018. font-size: 12px; For more on how we select candidates to include, click here. padding-left: 0; He currently serves as Managing Partner of Health View Capital Partners and as mayor of Rocky Mount. box-sizing: border-box; Six Democrats and nine Republicans filed in the 15th. display: block; I know that we considered some of those issues. } Democrat Vicente Gonzalez is the winner of Texas's 34th Congressional District race in South Texas, defeating Republican Rep. Mayra Flores. } else { I will advocate and represent them as I have been the last couple of years.". The deadline to submit a . The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. During that time he has served as a patrol officer, interdiction officer, narcotics officer, and a Special Agent. } [11][12], If no candidate earned a majority of the vote in the general election, the top two finishers would have advanced to a runoff election. border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; And then I want to look at school choice. He is a graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School (Class of 1985). Education was touched on earlier, any other ideas to improve the system and gain funding? Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. So we're gonna have to get together. background-color: grey; The Congressional Leadership Fund, a national Republican hybrid PAC that backs Flores, alone [accounted] for nearly half that spending."[5]. top: 2px; That's too long. margin: 0; Gonzalez's campaign website said, "Vicente has stood by our promise to veterans, helping constituents cut through red tape at the VA and working across the aisle to prevent the shameful deportation of our honorably discharged veterans. My pledge to the people of North Carolina is this: I will go to work for you every single day putting you first and fighting to protect our constitution, our freedom and our conservative values. A Note From Mayra. And I think that you have to give 120 percent in that office, and I'm willing to do that. So if the community says, hey, yeah, we would like for you to consider that and we want you to move forward, that's what I would do if the community says no, this is a step that we would not want to take then I respect the opinions of our constituents. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { I have three children, eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and another one on the way. Texas Party Control: 1992-2022 font-size: 12px; } He was not dealing or anything like that, but he was in possession, even though it wasn't an amount but what I believe is that we can look at some of these issues. border-radius: 50%; margin-bottom: .75em; Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022, Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary), Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primary). The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district. Monica De La Cruz is heavily favored in a field of nine Republicans in Tuesday's primary for Texas' 15th Congressional District. That security includes closing the border and building a wall. Carolyn Vaughn:"He's been there for 16 years. Brad is running for Congress to address the growing wealth and opportunity gap between urban centers and rural farming and manufacturing communities left behind by the new economy. height: auto; widget_load_check_jquery(); So it's a collective effort. font-size: 2em; You know, being able to help our school teachers, you know, my wife being a school teacher for 10 years, you know, she's not teaching anymore, but you know, we understand what it is like with kids now that are in our public schools. Incumbent Filemon Vela advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 6, 2018. .race_header { clearInterval(nTimer); Race called by The Associated Press. text-align: center; Texas District 34 2022 Race Summary Contributors Sectors Geography Summary Data Select cycle: 2022 Total Raised and Spent Download .csv file See all candidates in this race We do not have data for the following candidates: Chris Royal (I) Outside Spending, by Candidate The U.S. will hold its midterm elections on Nov. 8. A watchful eye is on the race for Texas House of Representatives for District 34. This year, 223 candidates filed to run for Texas 38 U.S. House districts, including 143 Republicans, 79 Democrats, and one independent candidate. .results_row.winner { The Republican candidates include De La Cruz, Jose Aizar Cavazos, Sara Canady, Vangela Churchill, Mauro Garza, Angela Juarez, Ryan Krause, John Lerma, Steve Schmuker Jr. And so I think I can bring a lot to the table. .non_result_row th { } } Tuesday, Nov. 8: General election. My pledge to the people of North Carolina is this: I will go to work for you every single day putting you first and fighting to protect our constitution, our freedom and our conservative values. Source1Source2. } (function() { } Texas 34th Congressional District Primary Election Results Democratic Primary Winner Vicente Gonzalez wins the Democratic primary. And in a more direct way, in curtailing some of the violence that is occurring in our communities, specifically in our schools. width: 50px; .image-candidate-thumbnail { } During that time he has served as a patrol officer, interdiction officer, narcotics officer, and a Special Agent. height: 56px; Parents should have the choice of where to send their children to school.". background-color: #ccc; width: 65px; And I think like so many people. To be able to vote by mail in Texas you must meet one of the below requirements: be 65 years. The Democratic congressman vanquished the short-term incumbent Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, on Tuesday in this hotly contested race to represent the 34th Congressional District, which. Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election. And then based on the response that we get from our constituency, you know, we will push forth and whatever that position is. } We also provide some thoughts concerning compliance and risk mitigation in this challenging environment. A watchful eye is on the race for Texas House of Representatives for District 34. Commissioner Of The General Land Office Race. position: relative; Texas and the United States are at a crossroads right now. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { if (document.readyState === 'complete') { U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D) defeated U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores (R) in the general election for Texas' 34th Congressional District on November 8, 2022. .panel-body p { I've not smoked it. } Attorney General. display: block; } Brad is running for Congress to address the growing wealth and opportunity gap between urban centers and rural farming and manufacturing communities left behind by the new economy. And talking to them about public school safety. .votebox_legend { function widget_load_check_jquery() { My mom raised my brother and I as a single parent, she worked two jobs, one of which was working as an elevator operator and one of the buildings where I opened up my law office. } So it needs to stop and I think that's where the buck stops is with Biden. He has fourteen years of law enforcement experience. Brad left school early to pursue his first startup opportunity in the emerging 1980s software industry. In November's elections, 39% . So I think it would help create a situation where it would allow for some flexibility, if you will, but I do believe that there needs to be some parameters, especially when it comes to the access of anything of that sort to children that are under age, obviously. The 34th Congressional District of Texas held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. See also:Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2020, Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary), Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary). a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { letter-spacing: .04em; ", Too many politicians speak from the place of polling data. In place of outdated government small business initiatives, Brad is working to deploy locally sponsored, digital entrepreneurship support programs. Comptroller of Public Accounts. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. He is active in numerous civic and community organizations. Texas U.S House District 3 Race. margin: 0 5px; External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell The Democrats want us to accept all these things as the new normal and I will not. } I quit school when I was in the 10th grade, got my GED, had to take care of my brother who had muscular dystrophy, and we've been very blessed. My parents raised me to be a strong woman of faith and defending individuals religious liberties will always be a priority of mine. .results_row { I think it was 2.1. And I can do that. Carolyn Vaughn:"Well, I said one of the big issues that teachers have is the pay, but I think they want to feel safe just like they want the children to be safe and I think they want support. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { And I ran for city council and county commissioner. It is your body and is your right but there are contraceptives just like men have things they can do. Incumbent Filemon Vela (D) defeated Larry Smith (R) and Ryan Rowley (L) in the general election. It's gone up such a huge percentage. Flores will be the first Republican to represent Texas' 34th district, but a redrawing of its boundaries will make the Democrats the heavy favorites for November's midterms. "[3], The Texas Tribune's Matthew Choi described the race as "a high-drama, multi-month affair of desperate pleas, dashed hopes and political gamesmanship that highlighted the stakes of when national forces come into play in a hyperlocal race. My husband and I started an oil and gas service company in the 80s and it was very successful, it went international. We need to figure out how we can help them become a community that's economically advantaged. Contact our sales team. }); Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { 34th District Remains a Toss-Up Last updated Oct. 3, 2022, 5:32 p.m. PDT Steve Shepard Chief POLITICO election reporter Republicans crowed about Mayra Flores' special-election victory in June,. Running for Local Offices Notable Links Poll Watcher's Guide (PDF) Public Information Request (PDF) Election Forms Texas Ethics Commission - Campaign-Related Forms and Filing Requirements Federal Election Commission Election Officials and Officeholders Calendars Source. padding-left: 75px; display: flex; display: inline-block; There was resistance in the house, but you know, I do think that it's important for us to look at those issues again, so that we can try to be smart on crime. I know that a lieutenant governor has as well. padding: 20px; He is a member of First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount. font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; . } border: 1px solid black !important; Commissioner Of Agriculture Race. For more on the special election, click here. } margin-bottom: 25px; [4] The first candidates ran in the 2012 elections; the winner, Democrat Filemon Vela Jr., was seated for the 113th United States Congress. If the state does not mandate things without funding. You need to go to Colorado and the other states that have done it and say what happened. .results_table { } Some ask why run? } When we're able to provide the resources for our students to be able to achieve the goals that we're setting for them to achieve, we're able to reduce the classroom sizes, we're able to provide local control to our school districts so that they can identify the resources and issues that are most important to them.