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REPUBLICAN NOMINEE · U.S. HOUSE · TEXAS · 23RD DISTRICTREPUBLICAN NOMINEE · TX-23
Brandon Herrera
Brandon Herrera is the Republican nominee for Texas’s 23rd district in the November 3, 2026 election, against Katy Stout (D).
- Running for
- U.S. House · TX-23
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Stage
- Nominee
- Raised
- $1.9M
- RAISED
- $1.9M
- STAGE
- NOMINEE
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Brandon Herrera at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 27 PTS IN 30 DAYS−36
▲ 52 GOOD LOOK162 VOTES110 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 25 STORIES
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NEWSA rural Texas district tests Democrats' quest to expand House map Roll Call · Sep 29STATED POSITIONS
2026 TX U.S. House district 23 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
2026 election: Texas’s 23rd District
NEXT ELECTION · TX-23
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+24.6ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Katy StoutDEM$485K raised
PAST RESULTS
No earlier House or Senate results on record (ChamberLight’s results start in 2018).2026 TX-23 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 TX U.S. House district 23 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Brandon Herrera’s stated positions and sources
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Brandon Herrera’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.9M
- CASH ON HAND
- $309K
- SPENT
- $1.6M
- DEBT
- $570K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $85K · 15%
- PACs
- $63K · 11%
- Self-funding
- $420K · 74%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Bowling, Randall J.Tropicana Building Corporation · PARTNER$7K
Rydin, Michael TRetired · RETIRED$7K
Cowles, StevenRetired · RETIRED$4K
Zugg, Amelia DianneSaulsbury Industries, INC. · COMMUNITY RELATIONS$4K
Brophy, Daniel FRetired · RETIRED$4K
Saulsbury, Charles DickSalisbury Industries · EXECUTIVE$4K
Brophy, Carleen E.Retired · RETIRED$4K
Saulsbury Jr, Charles RSaulsbury Industries · PRESIDENT$3K
Jimenez, DemetrioTropicana Properties · ARCHITECT$3K
Jacobs, ChrisDriver · GEA FARM TECH$3K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $794K
- OPPOSING
- $416K
Freedom Caucus Fund$630K / $0
Ab PAC$0 / $268K
No Going Back PAC INC.$115K / $0
Hispanic Leadership Trust$0 / $75K
Hispanic Leadership Action$0 / $73K
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Advertising$953K
Other$680K
Contributions$2K
Materials$1K
Administrative$1K
How to contact Brandon Herrera
ONLINE
Campaignbrandonherreraforcongress.com
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Roll Call
A rural Texas district tests Democrats' quest to expand House map
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Pete Buttigieg slams congressional candidate Brandon 'AK Guy' Herrera for remarks about veterans, kids
Herrera’s past online remarks drew criticism from Buttigieg during the Texas congressional campaign.
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Newsbusters
MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell Smears Brandon Herrera in Texas 23 Race
Newsbusters argues that O’Donnell’s segment mischaracterized Herrera and left out context for his remarks.
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Herrera’s campaign committee and affiliated fundraising operation reported substantial receipts, and his campaign reserved money for district advertising.
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Nazi jokes and ‘cum trophies’: meet the Texas gunfluencer who could soon represent Uvalde
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Raw Story
Embattled MAGA candidate reveals very different financial holdings after intense scrutiny
Herrera reported assets of $9 million to $42 million in a new disclosure after questions from Punchbowl News.
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Wired
These Extremists Are Running for Election in November
The article recounts Herrera’s controversial statements and describes support from Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Axios
Texas nominees' racist, vulgar remarks receive mixed GOP reaction
His past vulgar comments drew criticism, while Speaker Mike Johnson called the language detestable and praised his campaign.
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Esquire
Why Is Mike Johnson Fundraising for a Misogynistic Troll in Texas?
Herrera’s past remarks prompted scrutiny of Johnson’s endorsement and fundraising for his campaign.
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