Brandon Herrera

The two candidates for the Texas Congressional District, Republican Brandon Herrera and Democrat Katy Padilla Stout, clashed in a Tuesday night debate that highlighted the stark differences between them.

Democrat Katy Padilla Stout is campaigning on affordability, health care and education in Texas’ sprawling 23rd Congressional District, where Republican nominee Brandon Herrera’s online remarks have brought national scrutiny to the race.

Republican Brandon Herrera’s past online comments about women and children are drawing scrutiny as the firearms manufacturer and YouTube personality faces Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in Texas’ sprawling 23rd Congressional District.

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The sprawling district, vacated by former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales earlier this year, went for President Trump by 15 points. But Democrats see an opening to win its Hispanic-majority electorate.

The 23rd Congressional District is now without a voting representative in Washington after U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned Tuesday. The vacancy has national implications for the GOP’s hold on power in Congress.

Katy Padilla Stout, the Democratic nominee for the 23rd Congressional District appeared on TPR's "The Source" and addressed the issue of gun safety, affordability, data centers, and defending foster care children.

Brandon Herrera is the GOP nominee for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas. He is a pro-gun activist and YouTube conservative influencer. He faces Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in the November General Election.

The race for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District is attracting national attention. After a scandal-plagued re-election campaign, Congressman Tony Gonzales has dropped out of the Republican primary runoff, making Brandon Herrera the GOP nominee. And now, Democrat Katy Padilla Stout is trying to take advantage of the shake-up to flip the district.

The San Antonio Republican acknowledged the relationship publicly for the first time as the House Ethics Committee probes allegations involving the former aide.