Texas's 34th congressional district
Texas's 34th congressional district is a district that was created as a result of the 2010 Census.[4] The first candidates ran in the 2012 elections; the winner, Democrat Filemon Vela Jr., was seated for the 113th United States Congress.[5] The district is currently represented by Vicente Gonzalez (D-McAllen), who was redistricted there from Texas's 15th congressional district.[6]
| Texas's 34th congressional district | |||
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.tif.png.webp) Texas's 34th congressional district since January 3, 2023 | |||
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| Distribution |
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| Population (2021) | 768,385[2] | ||
| Median household income | $44,936[2] | ||
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| Cook PVI | D+9[3] | ||
Texas's 34th congressional district is composed of the area on the Gulf Coast between Brownsville and Corpus Christi, the latter of which being situated in the neighbouring 27th congressional district, with a portion turning inland into the rural portions of the state.[7] In addition to the City of Brownsville, other major towns in the district include Alice, Beeville, Harlingen, Kingsville and San Benito.
Statewide election results
- Results Under Current Lines (Since 2023)
| Year | Office | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | President | Clinton 66 – 30% |
| 2020 | President | Biden 57 – 42% |
| 2022 | Governor | O'Rourke 56 – 43% |
List of members representing the district
| Representative | Party | Term | Cong ress |
Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 3, 2013 | |||||
 Filemon Vela Jr. (Brownsville) |
Democratic | January 3, 2013 – March 31, 2022 |
113th 114th 115th 116th 117th |
Elected in 2012. Re-elected in 2014. Re-elected in 2016. Re-elected in 2018. Re-elected in 2020. Resigned. |
2013–2023.tif.png.webp) Bee, Cameron, DeWitt, Goliad, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy; parts of Gonzales, Hidalgo, and San Patricio |
| Vacant | March 31, 2022 – June 21, 2022 |
117th | |||
 Mayra Flores (McAllen) |
Republican | June 21, 2022 – January 3, 2023 |
Elected to finish Vela's term. Lost re-election. | ||
 Vicente Gonzalez (McAllen) |
Democratic | January 3, 2023 – present |
118th | Redistricted from the 15th district and re-elected in 2022. | 2023–present.tif.png.webp) Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy; parts of Hidalgo[8] |
Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Filemon Vela Jr. | 89,606 | 61.89 | N/A | |
| Republican | Jessica Puente Bradshaw | 52,448 | 36.23 | N/A | |
| Libertarian | Steven Shanklin | 2,724 | 1.88 | N/A | |
| Total votes | 144,778 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic win (new seat) | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Filemon Vela Jr. (incumbent) | 47,503 | 59.47 | –2.42 | |
| Republican | Larry Smith | 30,811 | 38.57 | +2.34 | |
| Libertarian | Ryan Rowley | 1,563 | 1.96 | +0.08 | |
| Total votes | 79,877 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Filemon Vela Jr. (incumbent) | 104,638 | 62.67 | +3.20 | |
| Republican | Rey Gonzalez Jr. | 62,323 | 37.33 | –1.24 | |
| Total votes | 166,961 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Filemon Vela Jr. (incumbent) | 85,825 | 59.99 | –2.68 | |
| Republican | Rey Gonzalez Jr. | 57,243 | 40.01 | +2.68 | |
| Total votes | 143,068 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Filemon Vela Jr. (incumbent) | 111,439 | 55.44 | –4.55 | |
| Republican | Rey Gonzalez Jr. | 84,119 | 41.85 | +1.84 | |
| Libertarian | Anthony Cristo | 3,222 | 1.60 | N/A | |
| Independent | Chris Royal | 2,235 | 1.12 | N/A | |
| Total votes | 201,027 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mayra Flores | 14,799 | 50.91 | ||
| Democratic | Dan Sanchez | 12,606 | 43.37 | ||
| Democratic | Rene Coronado | 1,210 | 4.16 | ||
| Republican | Juana Cantu-Cabrera | 454 | 1.56 | ||
| Total votes | 29,069 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vicente Gonzalez (incumbent) | 70,896 | 52.73 | ||
| Republican | Mayra Flores (incumbent) | 59,464 | 44.23 | ||
| Independent | Chris Royal | 4,079 | 3.03 | ||
| Total votes | 134,439 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | |||||
References
- Bureau, US Census. "Geography Program". www.census.gov.
- Center for New Media & Promotion (CNMP), US Census Bureau. "My Congressional District". www.census.gov.
- "2022 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List". The Cook Political Report. July 12, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- "Census 2010 shows Red states gaining congressional districts". Washington Post. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- "Mapping the Future: GOP will draw map in Texas". Washington Post. Retrieved November 18, 2010.
- "Vicente Gonzalez holds back Republican surge, returns 34th Congressional District to Democratic control". The Texas Tribune. November 9, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- "DistrictViewer". dvr.capitol.texas.gov.
- "District Population Analysis with County Subtotals | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS - PLANC2193" (PDF). Capitol Data Portal. Texas Legislative Council. October 17, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- Texas Office of the Secretary of State "2012 General Election"
- "Texas Statewide Results General Election - November 4, 2014 Official Results". Texas Secretary of State. November 4, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- "2016 General Election, 11/8/2016". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- "Texas Election Results - Official Results". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
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