Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Vicente Gonzalez

Democrat Who Voted to Pass Laken Riley Act Says He'll 'Stay Out' Of Republicans Way on Sanctuary Cities

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez represents a Texas district won by Donald Trump in the last election. "I don't listen to the ACLU — I listen to my district," he said

Latin Times · Feb 18, 2025

Vote studies 2024: House GOP unity inched up as Senate Democrats set record - Roll Call

House Republican unity ticked up in 2024, while Senate Democrats saw record success on votes that split the parties.

Roll Call · Feb 18, 2025

Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes passes with some Texas Democratic help

The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 22, 2025

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Democrats who won in Trump districts brace for spotlight

The initial 2026 House battlefield is shaped by districts that backed a House member and presidential candidate of different parties.

Roll Call · Jan 22, 2025

Texans only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes

Republicans accused Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of supporting gender transitions for children throughout the 2024 election cycle, which he said took a political toll.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 14, 2025

"Somebody needs to get fired": Vicente Gonzalez blasts Dem strategy on abortion, trans issues

After Democrats underperformed nationally and in Texas, the McAllen Democrat had some sharp commentary for his party and said he won't be taking their advice.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 26, 2024

How “wildly successful” anti-trans ads fired up Texas voters for Republicans

The barrage of ads focused on trans kids playing youth sports motivated the Republican base as Democrats struggled to respond.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2024

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Texas Democrats underperformed yet again. Now what?

Tuesday was another electoral blowout in which Democrats underperformed expectations, weakening their case that Texas is a battleground state worthy of investment and attention from the national party.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2024

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar secures another term as criminal trial looms

The longtime Laredo congressman fended off Republican challenger Jay Furman despite a federal indictment accusing the incumbent of bribery and money laundering.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

Vicente Gonzalez defeats Mayra Flores to hold onto South Texas congressional district

Both major parties poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into winning the seat, a rematch between Mayra Flores and Vicente Gonzalez.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

Monica De La Cruz retains GOP control of South Texas congressional district

De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo for Texas’ 15th Congressional District in a rematch from two years ago.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP

Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 5, 2024

Texas House candidate campaigning in churches, in potential legal violation

Republican candidate Mayra Flores, backed in primary by Trump, is running to unseat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2024

In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

Texas Observer · Oct 28, 2024

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2024

Rating Changes: House almost as close as presidential race - Roll Call

ANALYSIS — While Republicans have a clear advantage in the campaign for control of the Senate, the fight for the House looks as close as the neck-and-neck presidential race two weeks before Election Day. Of the eight House rating changes recently made by Inside Elections, six were shifts toward Democrats…

Latin Times · Oct 18, 2024

Republican House Candidate Mayra Flores Says She Would Not Oppose Requiring Texans To Carry Passport to Prove Citizenship

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and former Rep. Mayra Flores sparred in a debate as they vie to win the seat in Texas' District 34, with immigration taking the spotlight.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 18, 2024

At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports

During a tense debate with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Flores attacked Gonzalez for being soft on border security, then suggested requiring residents to prove citizenship in some instances was appropriate.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 18, 2024

Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores clash in fiery South Texas congressional debate

In their only debate before Election Day, Gonzalez and Flores traded jabs over the economy, immigration and abortion, and regularly spoke over each other.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 15, 2024

A Texas rematch: Republican Mayra Flores aims to beat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez for U.S. House seat

Flores briefly represented the district after winning a 2022 special election. Gonzalez went on to beat her by nearly 9 points in the general.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14, 2024

South Texas congressional races remain the most competitive — but this time Democrats are playing offense

The same candidates will be running in Texas’ 15th and 34th Congressional Districts, though the presidential and Senate races could mix things up.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 3, 2024

Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

Latin Times · Sep 23, 2024

NRCC Launches Ad Campaign Featuring Conspiracy Theorist Targeting Rep. Vicente Gonzalez

The ad, which is part of an $800,000 campaign in the South Texas market, features Ruben Guerrero, a business owner from Brownsville, criticizing Gonzalez [D-McAllen] for prioritizing "sex changes for kids" over focusing on the economy.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 20, 2024

Republicans feature 9/11 conspiracy theorist in South Texas ads

The small business owner featured in the ad previously shared memes calling 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic inside jobs and mocking U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.

Latin Times · Sep 19, 2024

Republicans go on Offense Against Texas Democrats Blasting them for Supporting pro-LBGTQ+ Legislation

GOP targets U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Colin Allred in new ads focusing on LGBTQ+ issues, sparking backlash from Democrats and advocacy groups.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 18, 2024

Republicans pour money into attacking Texas Democrats on LGBTQ+ issues ahead of Election Day

In his largest ad buy to date, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz attacks U.S. Rep. Colin Allred for his support of the Equality Act. It would have prohibited gender discrimination in public places.

1 2 3 4 5

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

The National Republican Congressional Committee

19 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

the Rio Grande Valley

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.