Mexican-Born Republican Rejected for Admission to All-Democrat Hispanic Caucus

Republican Mayra Flores, a legal immigrant from Mexico, is focusing on the twin issues of improving the economy and border security in hopes of flipping Texas Congressional District 34 red. Courtesy of Mayra Flores

The all-Democrat Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) on Oct. 26 rejected Mexican-born Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas) from admission because she’s a Republican.

Flores is the first ever Mexican-born congresswoman, but CHC guidelines prevent Republicans from joining due to past policy disagreements.