Is Flores the GOP's AOC for the RGV?

[TexasTowelie]

Since Filemon Vela announced that he would not run for Congress in 2022 I became concerned about whether Democrats can continue to hold this seat in a district that appears to be leaning more conservative. Flores is young, attractive, and has a relatable background being born in Mexico, moved to the United States while an infant, and working in the fields as a young teenager. She continued her education to become a respiratory therapist. Democrats will need to choose wisely in the primary next spring to retain this vulnerable seat.

-TxT


Republican congressional hopeful Flores aiming for bipartisanship

Mayra Flores, a Republican from Cameron County vying for the congressional seat soon to be vacated by U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, is looking ahead to the 2022 election with bipartisanship in mind.

Flores announced her campaign for the 34th congressional district in February, one month prior to Vela’s, D-Brownsville, announcement in March that he would not be seeking reelection. The district covers 11 counties, including Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy.

She was born in Burgos, Tamaulipas and brought to the U.S. when she was 6 years old by her parents, who labored as migrant workers.

“We did move a lot alongside my parents,” Flores said, adding, “I worked in the cotton fields at the age of 13. I did not want to do that for the rest of my life.”

Read more: https://myrgv.com/featured/2021/07/09/republican-congressional-hopeful-flores-aiming-for-bipartisanship/


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