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Mayra Nohemi Flores (born January 1, 1986) is an American politician who represented Texas's 34th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2022 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party , she was the first female Mexican-born member of the House.
- Republican
- Vicente Gonzalez (redistricting)
I was the first Mexican-born woman to be elected to the United States House of Representatives, where I proudly served the 34th District of Texas on the Homeland Security and Agriculture Committees after our historic special election victory in 2022. I was born and raised with humble beginnings in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
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Jun 15, 2022 · Congress. Meet Mayra Flores, the newly elected Latina Republican from South Texas The first Mexican-born congresswoman will serve for the next seven months after a big special election win.
Jul 21, 2022 · Flores was born in Burgos, Tamaulipas in a humble context. When she turned 6, her family moved legally to the United States and later she gained citizenship at the age of 14. Her parents moved several times within the country, but Mayra spent most of her time in the Rio Grande Valley and graduated from San Benito High School and South Texas ...
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Jul 11, 2023 · Donate today. Former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, announced Tuesday that she is running for her old seat, challenging Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, in the only Texas congressional ...
Jun 15, 2022 · 3. Immigration is a top issue, and it’s personal. Flores, 36, was born in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She immigrated to the United States when she was 6 years old and became a citizen at 14. She ...
Jun 22, 2022 · Republican Rep. Mayra Flores of Texas on Tuesday became the first Mexican-born woman to be sworn in to Congress. “My very first day in office and it’s a memorable one for sure. This ...
