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US House — TX-23
FederalGonzales withdrew March 5 after an ethics scandal. Brandon Herrera, who led the primary 43.3% to 41.7%, is the automatic Republican nominee. Trump endorsed Herrera March 11.
Incumbent: Tony Gonzales(R)
Primary — Mar 3, 2026Safe R
Represents West Texas, the Big Bend, and western San Antonio in Congress — the largest House district in Texas by area, stretching from San Antonio to El Paso.
US House — TX-23
Primary Results
Called · 100% reporting
Republican Primary
Brandon Herrera wins
Brandon Herrera
43.3%
23,857 votes
Tony Gonzales(i)
41.7%
22,979 votes
Keith Barton
8.5%
4,672 votes
Francisco Canseco
6.5%
3,554 votes
Democratic Primary
APKaty Padilla Stout wins
Katy Padilla Stout
52.0%
30,667 votes
Santos Limon
27.2%
16,042 votes
Bruce Richardson
11.8%
6,939 votes
Gretel Marysdatter Enck
9.0%
5,302 votes
Republican Primary
Tony Gonzales Incumbent
Brandon Herrera
Firearms manufacturer; content creator
Keith Barton
Retired Marine Corps officer
Francisco Canseco
Attorney; former U.S. Representative
Democratic Primary
Katy Padilla Stout
Attorney
Santos Limon
Civil engineer
Bruce Richardson
Former accountant
Gretel Marysdatter Enck
Former National Park Service employee
Key Dates
Primary ElectionMar 3, 2026
General ElectionNov 3, 2026
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