Coverage dated March 3, 2026

Tony Gonzales faces runoff In Texas Republican Primary

Headline from Newsweek

The congressman was challenged for his TX-23 seat following allegations of an affair with a former staffer.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

Newsweek
Tony Gonzales faces runoff In Texas Republican Primary (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 3, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The congressman was challenged for his TX-23 seat following allegations of an affair with a former staffer.
Fox26 Houston
Texas primaries: Rep. Tony Gonzales faces Brandon Herrera in District 23 GOP runoff, despite scandal (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Mar 3, 2026
Fox26 Houston's feed description
The race for the Republican nomination in Texas' 23rd Congressional District came down to two familiar faces to voters Tuesday night.
AmmoLand Shooting Sports News
Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Forces Rep. Gonzales Into Texas GOP Runoff (opens AmmoLand Shooting Sports News)
Published Mar 3, 2026
AmmoLand Shooting Sports News's feed description
Brandon Herrera has forced Rep. Tony Gonzales into a May 26 runoff in the Texas 23rd Congressional District Republican primary, setting up a high-stakes battle over the future of the Second Amendment.
CNN
US Rep. Tony Gonzales and activist Brandon Herrera will head to a runoff for Texas’ 23rd District, CNN projects (opens CNN)
Published Mar 3, 2026
CNN's feed description
US Rep. Tony Gonzales and conservative activist Brandon Herrera will advance to a runoff in the Republican primary for Texas’ 23rd District.

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