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Vicente Gonzalez

Democrat · Incumbent

U.S. Representative, Texas District 34

Vicente Gonzalez is a McAllen attorney who founded his own law firm in 1997 and has served in the U.S. House since the 115th Congress, where he sits on the Financial Services Committee13. He is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition and the Problem Solvers Caucus7. He won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 62.7 percent of the vote2.

Where they stand 24 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenhigh
    Said · high confidence
    • Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-market bill on association health plans and PBM transparency. (2025-12-17) source
    • Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
    • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says more needs to be done to lower premiums, expand coverage and improve the Affordable Care Act, which he calls a step in the right direction but not perfect. (2026-09) source
    • Backed a discharge petition to force a House vote extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits for three years, according to his House website. (2025-11-24) source
  • ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers and some long-time TPS holders. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers and required E-Verify in agriculture. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction and tightened asylum rules. (2023-05-11) source
    • Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
    • In a July 28, 2026 statement on ICE raids in South Texas, posted on his House website, said 'I am for strong border security, obeying our immigration laws, and deporting criminals' but opposed 'hyperaggressive ICE raids' that detained workers and DACA recipients. (2026-07-28) source
    • Introduced the Say No to Warrantless Searches Act, which his House website says would codify Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. (2026-03-16) source
  • Energy and climateAll of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production and sped up permits for energy projects. (2023-03-30) source
    • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he supports an all of the above energy approach, chairs the Congressional Oil and Gas Caucus, and supports developing wind and solar. (2026-09) source
  • Drug pricesKeep Medicare negotiation and the current caps about as they aremedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for people with Medicare and private insurance. (2022-03-31) source
    • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) highlights his support for the Inflation Reduction Act's Medicare drug price negotiation and caps on insulin and Part D costs. (2026-09) source
  • Trade and tariffsFree trade with strong labor and environmental standardsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he supports free and fair trade and is committed to enforcing the USMCA, including its labor and intellectual property provisions. (2026-09) source
    • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says free trade agreements can strengthen international relations. (2026-09) source
  • Foreign policyStay closely engaged with allies and alliances like NATOmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says a strong national defense, free and fair trade and diplomacy are key to American leadership, and backs partnerships with allies in Europe, Asia and the Americas. (2026-09) source
  • RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions to draw congressional maps and ban partisan gerrymandering. (2021-03-03) source
  • Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the For the People Act, which created small-donor public matching funds, required disclosure of big donors and called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (2021-03-03) source
  • Qualified immunityNo, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violationsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers in civil rights lawsuits. (2021-03-03) source
  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2021-09-24) source
    • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2022-07-15) source
  • Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requirements and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
  • Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
  • Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
  • MarijuanaLegalize it and clear past convictionsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana from federal drug schedules and clear past federal marijuana convictions. (2022-04-01) source
  • Aid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiamedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
    • Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
  • Income taxesRaise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a tax on stock buybacks to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
  • Mandatory minimumsAdd or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2023-05-25) source
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2025-06-12) source
  • Aid to IsraelKeep full aid without new conditionsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
    • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he is a strong advocate of U.S. partnerships with Israel and other allies. (2026-09) source
  • Transgender athletesNo, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwidemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spouses and dependents from buying new individual stocks. (2026-07-22) source
  • Social SecurityNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he opposes privatizing Social Security or turning Medicare into a voucher system and supports protecting and expanding both programs. (2026-09) source
  • Student loansNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against overturning the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellation. (2023-06-21) source
    • Voted against overturning the SAVE income-driven repayment plan. (2023-12-07) source
    • His official House website (undated issue page, accessed Sept 2026) says he is a staunch supporter of efforts to reduce student loan debt and make college more affordable. (2026-09) source
  • GunsNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. (2022-07-29) source
  • E-Verify mandateNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source

No public position found on: National debt, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Serving in the U.S. House since the 115th Congress (2017)3.
  • Defeated Republican Mayra Flores in the November 2024 general election for the 34th District, 51.3 percent to 48.7 percent2.
  • Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over Etienne Rosas2.
  • Certified as the Democratic nominee for the 34th District on the November 3, 2026 ballot10.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$3,773,915raised
$1,523,563spent
$2,532,412cash on hand

Cash on hand includes money left over from the campaign's earlier races, so it can be more than raised minus spent.

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $179,284 in gifts under $200$1,902,920
  • PACs and other political committees$1,307,061
  • Political party committees$4,788
  • Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$557,429

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. OVINTIV USA INC. PACPAC$10,000
  2. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANGERS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NARPAC$10,000
  3. MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS &PAC$10,000
  4. AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICAPAC$10,000
  5. SHEET METAL WORKERS' INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUEPAC$10,000
  6. NO LABELS PROBLEM SOLVERS PACPAC$10,000
  7. ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERSPAC$10,000
  8. AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
  9. FAIR SHOT PACPAC$10,000
  10. EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (EXXONMOBIL PAC)PAC$10,000

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (37)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Meet VicenteVicente Gonzalez for Congress
  2. Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2026Ballotpedia
  3. Border and TradeU.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez
  4. Energy and EnvironmentU.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez
  5. HealthU.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez
  6. Seniors and MedicareU.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez
  7. EconomyU.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez
  8. Foreign Relations and TradeU.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez
  9. EducationU.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez
  10. 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification ReportTexas Secretary of State
  11. House roll call: Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions toOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  12. House roll call: Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified imOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  13. House roll call: Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenshiOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  14. House roll call: Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to loOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  15. House roll call: Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction aOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  16. House roll call: Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  17. House roll call: Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion accessOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  18. House roll call: Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortioOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  19. House roll call: Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing aOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  20. House roll call: Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requiremOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  21. House roll call: Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 aOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  22. House roll call: Voted for the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana from federal drug schedulesOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  23. House roll call: Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  24. House roll call: Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  25. House roll call: Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to UkraOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  26. House roll call: Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  27. House roll call: Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corpOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  28. House roll call: Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral producOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  29. House roll call: Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related sOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  30. House roll call: Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related sOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  31. House roll call: Voted against overturning the Biden administration's broad student loan debt canOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  32. House roll call: Voted against overturning the SAVE income-driven repayment plan.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  33. House roll call: Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions onOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  34. House roll call: Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basingOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  35. House roll call: Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-maOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  36. House roll call: Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for thrOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  37. House roll call: Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives