Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez has served as U.S. Representative for Texas's 34th Congressional District since 2023. He previously represented the 15th district. He represents a heavily Hispanic district in the Rio Grande Valley.

Incumbency status: challenger

Education: B.A., Texas A&M International University; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law

Residence: McAllen, TX

Biography

Vicente Gonzalez was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M International University and his J.D. from the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. He was first elected to Congress in 2016 representing the 15th district. After redistricting, he ran in the 34th district in 2022 and was re-elected in 2024. He represents a district in the Rio Grande Valley.

Professional background

U.S. Representative (2017–present); Attorney

Public service

U.S. Representative, Texas's 15th Congressional District (2017–2023); U.S. Representative, Texas's 34th Congressional District (2023–present)

In this race

Issue positions

Healthcare - ACA/Medicaid (Healthcare)
Vicente Gonzalez voted against the American Health Care Act (AHCA) in 2017. He supported the Inflation Reduction Act's subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Gonzalez also voted against the 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'
Immigration - Border Security (Immigration)
Vicente Gonzalez voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides a pathway to citizenship. He voted against the Secure the Border Act, Kate's Law, and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. Gonzalez introduced legislation to codify Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless immigration raids, which would limit federal immigration enforcement actions.
Public Safety - Crime (Public Safety)
Vicente Gonzalez voted for the Laken Riley Act. He voted against a bill that would mandate deportation for individuals convicted of DUI. Gonzalez supported bipartisan background checks for firearms but voted against an assault weapons ban.
Social Policy - Gender Identity (Social Policy)
Vicente Gonzalez voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, the Equality Act, and the Respect for Marriage Act. He also voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.
Labor - PRO Act (Labor)
Vicente Gonzalez was the only House Democrat to vote against the PRO Act in 2021. His vote against the PRO Act prevents it from overriding right-to-work laws in 27 states, eliminating independent contractor status for millions of gig workers, exposing employers to secondary boycott liability, and increasing small business compliance costs.

Ratings & scores

  • Heritage Action for America: 8% (2025)
  • American Conservative Union (ACU): 10.72 (2022)
  • Club for Growth: 37% (2025)
  • FreedomWorks: 20% (2023)
  • NumbersUSA: F- (2024)
  • NRA Political Victory Fund: F (2024)
  • NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business): 0% (2023)
  • AFL-CIO: 85% (2025)
  • League of Conservation Voters (LCV): 93% (2023)
  • Reproductive Freedom for All (NARAL): 100% (2025)
  • Human Rights Campaign: 100% (2022)
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund: 91% (2025)