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Rep. Gonzales Fights Back Amid Controversial Primary Challenge

3/3/2026

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Gonzales Defends Candidacy

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) faces a Republican primary from Brandon Herrera amid allegations involving a former aide who died by suicide.
Gonzales says he will not resign and claims he is a victim of political attacks.
He won in 2020 with strong support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump endorsed Gonzales again in December.
Brandon Herrera is a gun rights influencer who narrowly lost to Gonzales in the last primary.

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Hale Challenges Opponent

Alexander Hale, a Texas GOP candidate, questions the legitimacy of his opponent Alexander Kalai.
Hale cites Kalai's family's past donations to Democrats, including Beto O'Rourke.
Hale argues the open primary system could let candidates with Democratic ties mislead Republican voters.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw faces Steve Toth, endorsed by Sen. Ted Cruz, and Crenshaw criticizes Toth's legislative record while noting financial ties to Cruz.

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Gonzales Defends Candidacy

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) faces a Republican primary from Brandon Herrera amid allegations involving a former aide who died by suicide.
Gonzales says he will not resign and claims he is a victim of political attacks.
He won in 2020 with strong support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump endorsed Gonzales again in December.
Brandon Herrera is a gun rights influencer who narrowly lost to Gonzales in the last primary.

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