Texas' 34th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Cameron County
- Hidalgo County
- Kenedy County
- Kleberg County
- Willacy County
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Your representatives
Vicente Gonzalez
Democrat
Representative since Jan 3, 2017
Raised $3,773,915 · Cash on hand $2,532,412 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Vicente Gonzalez voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicente GonzalezWinner | D | 70,896 | 52.73% |
| Mayra Flores | R | 59,464 | 44.23% |
| Chris Royal | IND | 4,079 | 3.03% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filemon B. VelaWinner | D | 111,439 | 55.43% |
| Rey Gonzalez | R | 84,119 | 41.84% |
| Anthony Cristo | LIB | 3,222 | 1.60% |
| Chris B. Royal | IND | 2,247 | 1.12% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 796,178 | 31,290,831 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 32.5 | 35.9 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $54,486 | $79,721 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 24.4% | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6% | 35.2% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 90.5% | 40.3% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 7.3% | 37.8% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 0.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 0.8% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 22.5% | 18.4% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 3.7% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗