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Election results: Texas' 23rd Congressional District race in March 2026 primary

Gonzales’s close primary contest with Brandon Herrera is the article’s main focus.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026
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KSAT reported a close Republican primary in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District and said Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera were almost certain to meet in a runoff. Katy Padilla Stout appeared to avoid a Democratic runoff, while the article also revisited allegations surrounding Gonzales.

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Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera Advance to Texas 23rd District Runoff

Center outlets agree that Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera are headed to a runoff in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. Center outlets differ in emphasis: some revisit allegations involving Gonzales, while others focus on broader primary results and election strategy.

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