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Rep. Tony Gonzales Narrowly Wins Texas GOP Runoff Against Gun Activist

Gonzales, a moderate Republican, faced a tight race against Brandon Herrera, a pro-gun YouTuber with significant backing from the party's hard-right faction.

  • Gonzales secured 50.7% of the vote, defeating Herrera by a margin of just 429 votes.
  • Herrera, known as 'The AK Guy,' criticized Gonzales for supporting gun control legislation after the Uvalde shooting.
  • Gonzales received endorsements from key Republican figures, while Herrera was backed by prominent MAGA supporters.
  • The closely contested race highlighted deep divisions within the Republican Party.
  • Herrera may request a recount due to the narrow margin of victory.
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