Gonzales Under Ethics Investigation After Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Forces Runoff

Summary

Gun rights activist Brandon Herrera has forced incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales into a runoff in the 2026 Texas Republican primary for District 23, securing 43.33% of the vote to Gonzales' 41.73%. This election coincides with a U.S. House Ethics Committee investigation into Rep. Gonzales concerning alleged sexual misconduct and special favors involving a former staff member.