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Texas GOP Primary Heats Up: Trump’s Visit Looms

2/28/2026

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Flores Faces Primary

Mayra Flores (R-Texas) faces a tough Republican primary against Rep. Eric Flores (R-Texas) in Texas's 34th District after redistricting that favors Republicans.
President Donald Trump is expected to visit Corpus Christi, potentially boosting Rep. Eric Flores's campaign.
Both candidates have raised about $1.3 million.
The primary is crucial, as a runoff may occur if neither candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.

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Trump Promotes Policies

U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Texas to promote his energy and economic policies ahead of the Senate primary.
Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-Texas), and Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) seek Trump's endorsement, which he has withheld.
Cornyn faces backlash for his past actions.
In Texas's 34th District, former Rep. Mayra Flores competes with Trump-backed Eric Flores to challenge Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in a redrawn district.

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Flores Faces Primary

Mayra Flores (R-Texas) faces a tough Republican primary against Rep. Eric Flores (R-Texas) in Texas's 34th District after redistricting that favors Republicans.
President Donald Trump is expected to visit Corpus Christi, potentially boosting Rep. Eric Flores's campaign.
Both candidates have raised about $1.3 million.
The primary is crucial, as a runoff may occur if neither candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.

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