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Johnson Endorses Brandon Herrera in San Antonio Rally

8/17/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson told voters at a San Antonio barbecue that they could choose GOP nominee Brandon Herrera or his Democratic opponent.
Herrera, a 30-year-old gun-rights YouTuber, ran again after being opposed by Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump.
After incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew amid a sexual-misconduct scandal and resigned in 2026, top Republicans quickly united behind Herrera.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson told voters at a San Antonio barbecue that they could choose GOP nominee Brandon Herrera or his Democratic opponent.
Herrera, a 30-year-old gun-rights YouTuber, ran again after being opposed by Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump.
After incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew amid a sexual-misconduct scandal and resigned in 2026, top Republicans quickly united behind Herrera.