Trying 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.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales , TX-23, is facing off against Brandon Herrera in a South and West Texas district that is always competitive
Trying to become a third-term Congressman in one of the most frequently contested and largest districts in the country , he finds himself in aWe asked his runoff opponent, Brandon Herrera, multiple times for an interview as a part of a preview of the District 23 Republican Party runoff, and never heard back. Gonzales did agree to sit down and talk about what he admits, at times, has been a frustrating campaign.
Gonzales has shored up some of his right flank through an endorsement from Governor Greg Abbott last month. “He represents more than two-thirds of the Texas-Mexico border and knows the dangerous consequences that President Joe Biden’s reckless open border policies have on our state—and our nation,” Abbott said in a statement. “I know Tony will continue the fight in our nation’s capital to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists, re-instate the Remain in Mexico policies, and deport people who illegally enter our country.”Steve Spriester started at KSAT in 1995 as a general assignments reporter.
Texas Uvalde Tony Gonzales Greg Abbott Brandon Herrera District 23 Congress Vote 2024
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Republican congressman joins effort to kick out House Speaker Mike JohnsonA congressman from Kentucky is joining the effort to vacate the house speaker.
Read more »
FCI Dublin prison closure raises questions of retaliation with U.S. congressmanA U.S. congressman from California is asking pointed questions a day after the Bureau of Prisons suddenly shut down a troubled all-women's prison in Dublin.
Read more »
Republican Congressman Criticizes House Democrats for Opposing Arms Transfer to IsraelRep. Brian Mast criticizes House Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, for urging the Biden administration to reconsider the authorization of an arms package transfer to Israel that reportedly includes F-35 fighter jets.
Read more »
Former GOP congressman crashes into Florida highway patrol vehicle in alleged road rage incident: reportFormer U.S. Congressman Madison Cawthorn was allegedly involved in a car accident with a Florida state trooper on Monday, April 15, 2024, according to a witness who identified him.
Read more »
Qatar rejects US congressman's criticism of its mediation efforts in GazaThe Qatari embassy in the U.S. expressed surprise on Tuesday at comments made by a U.S. Democratic congressman regarding the Gaza hostage crisis and his threat to 'reevaluate' the U.S. relationship with Qatar.
Read more »
Kansas GOP congressman Jake LaTurner is not running again, citing family reasonsRepublican U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, who has served for two terms, announced Thursday he will not be running for reelection this year in Kansas so that he can spend more time with his children.
Read more »