Flores, who will be the first MP born in Mexico, received about 51% of the vote against the top Dan Sanchez, who received 43% of the vote with all constituencies reporting. The seat was vacated in March by former Democratic MP Philemon Vela. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., Flores announced her victory at her election party in San Benito, the Texas Tribune reported. “For more than 100 years, they have taken us for granted,” she told supporters, according to the report. “I will show you what the real representation looks like. I will represent all people. “ Sanchez admitted Tuesday night and blamed Democrats for their lack of support. Texas Democrat Dan Sanchez cited a lack of support from the Democratic Party as the reason for his defeat. REUTERS “Based on the results, we did not make it tonight,” he told the Tribune. “Many factors were against us, including little to no support from the National Democratic Party and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.” Other seat elections will be held in November. Flores, backed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz, spent more than $ 1 million on election campaigns, while Democrats decided it was not worth investing in a race that would be available again in the fall. mentionted. President Joe Biden had won the 34th district of Texas with just 4 points in the 2020 election. After Tuesday’s snap election, Mayra Flores will become the first Mexican-born MP.AP
