Top Democratic PAC books $22 million in ads for U.S. House seats in South Texas
Read full article: Top Democratic PAC books $22 million in ads for U.S. House seats in South TexasHouse Majority PAC’s spending in Texas is up more than sevenfold from 2024 and targets five majority-Hispanic seats, including TX-23, which was vacated by Republican Tony Gonzales.
With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon Herrera
Read full article: With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon HerreraHerrera’s history of brash comments, and the leftward drift of Hispanic voters, has renewed Democrats’ interest in the 23rd Congressional District, which runs from San Antonio to El Paso.
Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional District
Read full article: Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional DistrictPresident Donald Trump endorsed Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, days after the YouTuber became the district’s Republican nominee.
Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional District
Read full article: Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional DistrictHerrera, who won the most votes in the Republican primary for the seat, avoided a runoff when incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out of the race amid an affair scandal.
Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries
Read full article: Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primariesIf they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders.
Rep. Gonzales remains on Republican runoff ballot after dropping reelection bid, admitting to affair
Read full article: Rep. Gonzales remains on Republican runoff ballot after dropping reelection bid, admitting to affairOne day after U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales announced he is dropping his bid for reelection amid his affair scandal, the Bexar County Elections Administrator told KSAT Investigates Gonzales is still on the ballot for the May 26 runoff — for now.
Gonzales' departure clears path for Republican gun rights 'absolutist' in Texas congressional race
Read full article: Gonzales' departure clears path for Republican gun rights 'absolutist' in Texas congressional raceA gun-rights YouTuber in Texas who goes by the “AK Guy” on social media has a clear path to the GOP nomination for Congress after Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales ended his reelection campaign over revelations of an affair.
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid pressure over affair scandal
Read full article: Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid pressure over affair scandalThe San Antonio Republican was pushed into a runoff in the primary for his border district. Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP members had called on him to exit the race.
Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership ask Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid
Read full article: Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership ask Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bidThe call from party leadership in Congress arrived a day after the San Antonio congressman admitted to the affair for the first time.
U.S. House ethics panel launches investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales’ alleged affair with staffer who died
Read full article: U.S. House ethics panel launches investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales’ alleged affair with staffer who diedThe committee will determine whether Gonzales “engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office.”
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into runoff by Brandon Herrera amid affair scandal
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into runoff by Brandon Herrera amid affair scandalThe Republican primary was upended in the final days by reports that Gonzales had an affair with a former aide who died last year after setting herself on fire. He'll face Herrera in a runoff for the second straight election.
Results for key races to watch in March 2026 primary election
Read full article: Results for key races to watch in March 2026 primary electionTuesday’s midterm elections may not be as headline-grabbing as the presidential election every four years, but the results of this election will have a major impact in the nation’s capital.
All election results for the San Antonio area and Texas for March 3, 2026, Democrat and Republican primaries
Read full article: All election results for the San Antonio area and Texas for March 3, 2026, Democrat and Republican primariesLive updates from San Antonio-area and Texas-wide races, including Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Frio, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, La Salle, Maverick, Medina, Uvalde, Val Verde and Zavala Counties
GOP Texas congressman to face primary runoff after allegations of an affair
Read full article: GOP Texas congressman to face primary runoff after allegations of an affairRepublican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas was forced into a primary runoff with his GOP opponent as he faces calls to resign over allegations of having an affair with an aide.
Tony Gonzales heads into Election Day with political future imperiled, Democrats eyeing his district
Read full article: Tony Gonzales heads into Election Day with political future imperiled, Democrats eyeing his districtBoth parties are contemplating the notion of Brandon Herrera, a gun-loving YouTuber with a history of provocative comments, as the GOP nominee. Herrera says he can win in November.
5 key races we’re watching in the Texas primary election around San Antonio
Read full article: 5 key races we’re watching in the Texas primary election around San AntonioTuesday’s midterm elections may not be as headline-grabbing as the presidential election every four years, but the results of this election will have a major impact in the nation’s capital.
Trump lawyer sends cease-and-desist letter to Brandon Herrera over use of president’s image in campaign ad
Read full article: Trump lawyer sends cease-and-desist letter to Brandon Herrera over use of president’s image in campaign adThe letter says Herrera’s mailer depicting him next to the president “is inconsistent with President Trump’s unequivocal endorsement” of Rep. Tony Gonzales in the GOP primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.
Brandon Herrera raises $1 million, swipes at Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affair
Read full article: Brandon Herrera raises $1 million, swipes at Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affairGonzales recently made his first public remarks about the death of his 35-year-old aide who died after lighting herself on fire. He vigorously denied reports that the two were engaged in an extramarital affair.
Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shooting
Read full article: Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shootingHerrera, a gun rights activist with millions of online followers, said he was “disgusted” to be mentioned by the shooter. Herrera is challenging U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in the Republican primary.
Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary
Read full article: Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primaryHerrera, who came within 400 votes of ousting Gonzales in a 2024 runoff, is once again positioning himself to the right of the incumbent.
Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
Read full article: Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony GonzalesHerrera said he doesn’t expect the results to change, “but I feel I owe it to my volunteers, voters, and supporters to leave no stone unturned.”
‘It is our problem to solve’: US Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses gratitude, mistakes, new goals after winning runoff
Read full article: ‘It is our problem to solve’: US Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses gratitude, mistakes, new goals after winning runoffAfter Tuesday's nail-biter, Republican incumbent Tony Gonzales eventually took the runoff win for U.S. District 23 by just 407 votes. The race was filled with attack ads between Gonzales and social media content creator and political newcomer Brandon Herrera.
US Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas fights off challenge from gun-rights activist in GOP runoff
Read full article: US Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas fights off challenge from gun-rights activist in GOP runoffRepublican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas has won his primary over a gun-rights activist who forced the border congressman into a runoff and threatened to unseat a House incumbent.
Common Grounds: Opposites Tony Gonzales, Brandon Herrera face off in final stretch of Congressional runoff
Read full article: Common Grounds: Opposites Tony Gonzales, Brandon Herrera face off in final stretch of Congressional runoffIn the first episode of "Common Grounds," we explore the U.S. Rep. District 23 Republican runoff race between two-term incumbent Tony Gonzales and YouTube show host and gunmaker Brandon Herrera.
Tony Gonzales declares victory with 400 votes more than Brandon Herrera in GOP runoff for US Representative District 23
Read full article: Tony Gonzales declares victory with 400 votes more than Brandon Herrera in GOP runoff for US Representative District 23Herrera is likely to ask for a recount but as it stands, Gonzales will face Democrat S. Limon in November.
These are the candidates seeking nomination in GOP, Democratic primary runoffs
Read full article: These are the candidates seeking nomination in GOP, Democratic primary runoffsWhile a majority of party nominations were decided in the March Primary election in Texas, there are still a handful of races that need to be determined.
Spriester Sessions: Congressman Tony Gonzales on his contentious Republican primary runoff
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Congressman Tony Gonzales on his contentious Republican primary runoffTrying to become a third-term Congressman in one of the most frequently contested districts in the country (TX 23), he finds himself in a run-off against an opponent who does most of his talking online.
These are the candidates headed to the GOP, Democratic primary runoffs
Read full article: These are the candidates headed to the GOP, Democratic primary runoffsWhile a majority of party nominations were decided Tuesday in the March Primary election in Texas, there are still a handful of races that need to be determined.