History of Mayra Flores in Timeline
Mayra Nohemi Flores is a former U.S. Representative for Texas's 34th congressional district, serving from 2022 to 2023. A Republican, she made history as the first Mexican-born woman elected to the House of Representatives. Her brief tenure marked a significant moment in U.S. political representation.
January 1, 1986: Birth of Mayra Flores
Mayra Nohemi Flores was born on January 1, 1986, in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
2004: Mayra Flores Graduates High School
Mayra Flores graduated from San Benito High School in 2004.
2008: Mayra Flores Shifts Political Views
Mayra Flores, who had previously identified as a Democrat, decided to leave the party shortly after voting for Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election.
2019: Mayra Flores Graduates College
Mayra Flores graduated from South Texas College in 2019.
2020: Mayra Flores Raises Doubts About 2020 Election
Following the 2020 election, Mayra Flores publicly supported former President Trump and raised unfounded doubts about the election results.
2020: Redistricting Creates New Congressional Districts
In 2020, the redistricting cycle resulted in the establishment of new congressional districts, including the one Mayra Flores would eventually run for.
March 2021: Filemon Vela Jr. Announces Retirement
Incumbent Democratic representative Filemon Vela Jr. announced in March 2021 that he would not seek re-election in 2022, paving the way for Mayra Flores to run for his seat.
2021: Mayra Flores Promotes False Claims about Capitol Attack
In 2021, Mayra Flores used her platform to promote the false claim that the attack on the United States Capitol was orchestrated by members of Antifa.
March 1, 2022: Mayra Flores Wins Republican Primary
Mayra Flores won the Republican primary for Texas's 34th congressional district on March 1, 2022.
March 2022: Filemon Vela Jr. Resigns from Congress
Filemon Vela Jr. announced his early resignation from Congress in March 2022, leading to a special election that Mayra Flores would go on to win.
June 14, 2022: Mayra Flores Wins Special Election
Mayra Flores won the special election for Texas's 34th congressional district on June 14, 2022, becoming the first Mexican-born woman to serve in Congress.
June 2022: Mayra Flores Votes Against Gun Safety Bill
In June 2022, Mayra Flores voted against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
June 2022: Mayra Flores Wins Special Election
In June 2022, a special election was held for Texas's 34th congressional district, which Mayra Flores won, making her the first female Mexican-born member of Congress.
June 21, 2022: Mayra Flores Sworn into Congress
Mayra Flores was officially sworn in by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on June 21, 2022.
July 2022: New York Times Publishes Controversial Article on Mayra Flores
In July 2022, The New York Times published an article about Mayra Flores's election, characterizing her as a "far-right Latina", which sparked criticism from Flores and several prominent figures.
July 19, 2022: Mayra Flores Votes Against the Respect for Marriage Act
On July 19, 2022, Mayra Flores voted against the Respect for Marriage Act.
November 8, 2022: Mayra Flores Runs for Full Congressional Term
On November 8, 2022, Mayra Flores ran for a full term in Congress but lost to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez.
November 2022: Mayra Flores Loses Re-election Bid
In the November 2022 midterm elections, Mayra Flores lost her campaign for a full term in Congress to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez.
2022: Mayra Flores Elected to Congress
In 2022, Mayra Flores was elected to represent Texas's 34th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, becoming the first female Mexican-born member of the House.
2022: Mayra Flores Organizes Pro-Trump Rallies
In 2022, Mayra Flores took an active role in organizing pro-Trump caravans in the Rio Grande Valley.
July 11, 2023: Mayra Flores Announces 2024 Congressional Campaign
On July 11, 2023, Mayra Flores announced her campaign to retake the 34th district in the 2024 election.
2023: Mayra Flores's Congressional Term Ends
Mayra Flores's term as the representative for Texas's 34th congressional district ended in 2023.
March 5, 2024: Mayra Flores Wins Republican Primary
Mayra Flores won the Republican primary election on March 5, 2024, securing her spot on the ballot for the November general election against incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzalez.