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Mayra Flores Battles Trump-Endorsed Eric Flores in Tough Primary

2/25/2026

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Mayra Flores faces a tough Republican primary against Eric Flores, a former federal prosecutor, endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Mayra Flores, who won in 2022, has struggled since, attributing losses to redistricting.
The region has shifted toward Republican values, as Trump won every county in 2024.
Eric Flores criticizes Mayra as an 'opportunist'.
The primary's outcome could shape Republican strategies in the region.

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Story summary

Mayra Flores faces a tough Republican primary against Eric Flores, a former federal prosecutor, endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Mayra Flores, who won in 2022, has struggled since, attributing losses to redistricting.
The region has shifted toward Republican values, as Trump won every county in 2024.
Eric Flores criticizes Mayra as an 'opportunist'.
The primary's outcome could shape Republican strategies in the region.