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.