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Hard-Right YouTuber Secures GOP Nomination in Texas Upset

3/7/2026

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Brendan Herrera, a hard-right YouTuber, has become the Republican nominee for Texas's 23rd District after Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew amid a scandal.
Democrats view the district, traditionally Republican, as a potential target for flipping and may fund Katy Padilla Stout.
Herrera, known for his controversial content, says attacks on him are misleading.
The shift could complicate Republican strategies in Texas.

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Brendan Herrera, a hard-right YouTuber, has become the Republican nominee for Texas's 23rd District after Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew amid a scandal.
Democrats view the district, traditionally Republican, as a potential target for flipping and may fund Katy Padilla Stout.
Herrera, known for his controversial content, says attacks on him are misleading.
The shift could complicate Republican strategies in Texas.