Mayra Flores

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mayra Flores


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.34


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Mayra Flores websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

South Texas College, McAllen, Respiratory Therapy, 2014

South Texas College, Mcallen, Organizational Leadership, 2019

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Hidalgo County GOP, Hispanic Outreach Chair

Hidalgo County Young Republicans, Member

Cameron County Young Republicans, Member

Texas Latino Conservatives, Leadership Latino Graduate, Volunteer

Bienvenido, Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (32)

Texas Right to Life; *National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF; Texas Home School Coalition (THSC); FreedomWorks for America; *Maggie's List

OTHER (11)

National Republican Congressional Committee; Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL); Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA); Texas Young Republicans; Tom Homan

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Texas Governor Greg Abott; Senator Ted Cruz; Republican Party of Texas Chairman, Matt Rinaldi; Republican Party of Texas Vice Chairman, Cat Parks; Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and EPAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Republican Women's Organizations (2022); Winning for Women, Inc. (2022); WinRed (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (94)

Abraham Lincoln PAC (2022); American Grit PAC (2022); American Principles (2022); American Revival PAC (2022); Americans for Prosperity (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Paul Singer (2022)

OTHER INFORMATION

This candidate voted against HR 8404. This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only when necessary to save the life of the mother.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

The church should be free to worship and gather as it sees fit without any hindrance from the state.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Support strongly our allies like Israel who are on the front lines of this threat.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Only when medical and religious exemptions are permitted.

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

It should be made flatter and fairer. The American Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a good step in that direction and should be made permanent.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Nobody should be allowed to enter illegally. Our system provides a pathway for legal immigration and that system should be followed.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Our current gun laws are sufficient - I would not support anything further.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://www.foxnews.com/media/texas-brownsville-border-crisis-friends https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/03/28/exclusive-mayra-flores-confident-she-can-win-special-election-south-texas-very-conservative/amp/?fbclid=IwAR2d3jiSAOPCLp5bmLtxvLEqxOzv9EeY3SJao-ry_JeXUYH4fVV9o-5_FKs

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

In Congress, I will prioritize border security and economic growth so American families can live in peace and with the amazing opportunities I have had.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian who believes in Jesus Christ as my Savior.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I would support implementing nationwide voter ID laws and ending no-excuse absentee voting and ballot harvesting.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No, our security is not threatened by “racism.” It can be threatened by violent individuals and groups motivated by many factors.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

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