LAURA CISNEROS (R)
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MAYRA FLORES (R)
What is/was your profession? Are you now retired?
Before running for office, I graduated as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and obtained a bachelor's in Organizational Leadership from South Texas College. I worked for years caring for children and the elderly with chronic respiratory issues.
What relevant experience can you bring to office?
I was the first Mexican-born woman to be elected to the United States House of Representatives, and I proudly served the 34th District of Texas on the Homeland Security and Agriculture Committees after a historic special election victory in June 2022.
After serving in Congress, I accepted a Senior Advisor role with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where I worked across the state of Texas advocating for critical issues like school choice, strong families, and economic opportunity.
How have your life experiences prepared you for this position?
I was born and raised with humble beginnings in Burgos Tamaulipas, Mexico. My parents and grandparents raised me with strong conservative values and to always put God and family first. I came legally to the United States at six years old with the help of my father. My father gave my family the biggest gift, the gift of becoming a proud, naturalized American Citizen.
Growing up, I worked alongside my parents in the cotton fields to earn extra money for school clothes and supplies, which instilled the value of hard work and the importance of education in me at a young age. I remain a firm believer in the American Dream and will always fight so that others can achieve it as I have. I am eternally grateful to my parents for providing me with an opportunity to come to this amazing country and live the American Dream.
Which problems would you address on your first day in office?
Prices are skyrocketing, families can’t afford to put food on the table, and folks can’t afford to fill up their tanks to get home to a mortgage they can’t afford. Our representatives in Washington are spending our social security, and out-of-control spending is diluting our wallets through inflation. When I’m back in Congress, my first priority is to end wasteful spending and strengthen the economy for my constituents in District 34.
What do you see as long-term issues which need to be addressed throughout your time in office?
I believe in fortifying our legal immigration system, securing our borders, lowering the costs of healthcare, lowering taxes, promoting small businesses, and advocating for less government.
What is local government doing well right now that needs to be expanded further?
Many of our local governments have implemented term limits for all elected officials. It’s something I strongly support and believe should be implemented at every level of government.
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Mauro Garza (R)
What is/was your profession? Are you now retired?
I am a business owner, entrepreneur, and rancher.
What relevant experience can you bring to office?
As a successful businessman, I have signed the front side of a paycheck. I know what it takes to employ hardworking Americans. I will use this experience to bring jobs back to our district and make TX-34 prosperous again.
How have your life experiences prepared you for this position?
I came from humble means in the Rio Grande Valley, worked my way through school, and rose through the ranks to become a successful businessman. I have truly lived the American dream. I want to unleash the American dream for others.
Which problems would you address on your first day in office?
On day one, I will enact legislation to secure our border, and bring jobs to the people of TX-34.
What do you see as long-term issues which need to be addressed throughout your time in office?
Though I will address the crisis on our border on day one, I recognize that this is a complex issue that will be addressed throughout my time in office. We need to secure our border, reform our legal and illegal immigration systems, and reform our asylum laws.
What is local government doing well right now that needs to be expanded further?
Texas schools have been great about allowing our teachers to teach, and returning power back to our parents. Additionally, several local governments and organizations have been proactive in creating crisis pregnancy centers, giving mothers an option besides an abortion clinic.
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GREGORY SCOTT KUNKLE JR (R)
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ANN MARIE TORRES (R)
STATUS: REJECTED
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