National Republicans are stepping up their efforts to persuade former U.S. Rep Mayra Flores to run for her old South Texas seat after she was defeated in the last election by Democrat U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez.
, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.to run for her old seat in South Texas.
Flores said in a statement she is “praying about [a 2024 campaign] with my family, friends, and supporters, and will make a decision soon.” Still, the NRCC sees Flores as uniquely capable of making the general election competitive. Although Flores lost to Gonzalez by 9 percentage points, she almost cut in half Donald Trump’s 2020 deficit in the redrawn district.
Flores’ loss was perhaps the toughest for Republicans given her rising-star status after winning the special election months earlier. On the night of the November election, Flores lamented on Twitter that “the RED WAVE did not happen.”
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Rep. James Comer blasts Biden ‘family values’ talk: ‘Terrible example’House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) ripped President Biden Monday night, accusing the commander-in-chief of giving lip service to “family values” while setting up his son as the …
Leer más »
Rep. Joaquin Castro recounts overseas crash that led to cancer diagnosisProving truth is stranger than fiction, JoaquinCastrotx explained how an overseas vehicle crash with a boar led to him being diagnosed with a rare cancer.
Leer más »
Illinois Republican Darren Bailey challenges Rep. Mike BostThe high-profile GOP primary contest pits two Trump-supporting conservatives against each other.
Leer más »
Former Rep. Mondaire Jones launches comeback bid for House seat in New YorkJones will face a Democratic primary against Liz Whitmer Gereghty, an education advocate and the sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Leer más »
Rep. Ryan Zinke endorses 'war hero' Tim Sheehy in the 2024 Montana Senate raceFIRST ON FOX: Rep. RyanZinke endorses 'war hero' Tim Sheehy in the 2024 Montana Senate race
Leer más »