The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans - and engages with them – about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.Ĭorrection, March 24, 2022: A previous version of this story stated that Politico first reported Filemon Vela's resignation. Texas Democrat Vicente Gonzalez, whose newly redrawn 15th Congressional District has become. He currently represents the neighboring 15th District based in McAllen. Vicente Gonzalez says he may run for retiring Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, announced last year after redistricting that he would run for Vela’s seat in the wake of Texas redistricting. His 34th District is based in Brownsville. That development will set off a unique special election to replace him. Filemon Vela RepFilemonVela I am proud to announce that my request for 500k for JavelinaNation for teaching preparation & bridge programs was included in the FY2022 government funding package for their pilot program to improve student improvement in South Texas. The Washington-based publication Punchbowl first reported the news Thursday morning, and the Brownsville Democrat confirmed it to The Texas Tribune. The South Texas Democrat will leave before the end of his term to work for Akin Gump, a prominent law and lobbying firm. Filemon Vela confirmed Thursday he will resign from Congress in the coming weeks, a decision that comes after he announced last year he would retire from the House. According to the proclamation announcing the special election, a runoff election would likely be held in August.U.S. If no candidate earns a majority of the vote in the general election, the top two finishers will advance to a runoff election. (R) with 55% of the vote to Gonzalez Jr.’s 42%. In the 2020 general election, Vela defeated Rey Gonzalez Jr. Prior to resigning, Vela had represented the distinct since 2013. (D) advanced from the March 1 Democratic primary and will also be on the general election ballot. 8 after advancing from the March 1 Republican primary. In addition to running in the special election, Flores is also on the ballot for the regular general election for District 34 on Nov. Greg Abbott (R), Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi (R), and the Congressional Leadership Fund. Vela was the representative for Texas ’s 34 th congressional district and was a Democrat. Flores said the election would “set the tone for the entire nation in the upcoming midterms” and that “South Texas is ready for true conservative leadership in office.” Flores received endorsements from Texas Gov. She also served as the Hidalgo County GOP Hispanic Outreach Chair. Vicente Gonzalez (D).įlores’ career experience includes working as a respiratory care practitioner. I am proud to announce that my request for 500,000 for Texas A&M. Vela’s resignation is effective at 11:59 p.m. Filemon Vela, who gave up his congressional seat earlier this year, to push the port's legislative. Filemon Vela steps down, setting up a heated battle for his South Texas district. Sanchez received endorsements from Vela and U.S. The Port of Corpus Christi Authority hired a lobbying firm that employs former U.S. “I’m running for Congress to finish Congressman Filemon Vela’s term because South Texas deserves a representative who will focus on what matters: lower costs, affordable healthcare, safe communities, and a secure retirement,” Sanchez said. Sanchez was elected county commissioner for Cameron County in 2011 and previously served as justice of the peace for Cameron County from 2003 to 2010. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, at a Texas Tribune.
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The November election for a full term in Congress will be held under new district boundaries that were redrawn during last year’s redistricting process.” Filemon Vela’s resignation announcement sparks a sudden special-election scramble in hotly contested South Texas U.S. But Republicans are eager to capture the seat as they try to gain new ground in South Texas, and the special election is happening under the previous, more competitive boundaries of the 34th District. The Texas Tribune’s Patrick Svitek said, “The winner of the special election will only get to finish Vela’s term, which extends until January. Rene Coronado (D) and Juana Cantu-Cabrera (R) are also running. The special election will fill the vacancy left by Filemon Vela (D), who resigned effective March 31, 2022.ĭan Sanchez (D) and Mayra Flores (R) have led in media attention and fundraising. After representing Texas 34th District from 20132022, Congressman Filemon Vela and his team wanted to create a multi-page report that not only celebrated. the LBJ National Grasslands, Texas public lands hold something special. Four candidates are running in a special general election to fill the seat representing Texas’ 34th Congressional District in the U.S. We, the undersigned, urge you to co-sponsor H.R.
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