Texas Primary Runoff: Tony Gonzales vs. Brandon Herrera - Scandal, Guns, and the Future of the GOP (2026)

Amidst a tumultuous primary race, Republican Representative Tony Gonzales finds himself in a runoff, facing off against Brandon Herrera, a YouTube personality and gun business owner. The race has been marred by a scandal involving an alleged affair between Gonzales and one of his aides, a tragic incident that ended in the aide's death by self-immolation. Despite the controversy, Gonzales secured a spot in the runoff, falling just short of the majority vote needed to avoid it. Early Wednesday morning, Gonzales and Herrera were neck and neck, with most votes counted, setting the stage for a closely contested election.