TX-23

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.

Scandal-battered Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales survived his primary fight and will advance to a May 26 runoff against challenger Brandon Herrera, keeping alive his bid for a fourth term in one of the nation’s most closely watched House races. On the Democratic side, Katy Padilla Stout won her party’s nomination.

This post was updated on Thursday, June 25, at 5:55 p.m.Hoping to succeed Will Hurd as U.S. Representative for the 23rd District of Texas are Republican…