Congressman Filemon Vela will not finish his final term as a U.S. Representative.

Vela, who's been in office since the creation of Texas' 34th Congressional district in 2012, had announced last year he wouldn't seek re-election.

Vela will be leaving office nearly nine months early to take a job at a law and lobbying firm.

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Vela's early departure will set off a special election.

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, who currently represents Texas' 15th district, is running for Vela's job.

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In a statement, Gonzalez said he intends to represent present-day TX-15 until the end of his term and will be on the ballot for TX-34 in November.

Gonzalez will run against Republican Mayra Flores.