Republican U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas has narrowly secured a victory in the GOP primary runoff for Texas' 23rd Congressional District against Brandon Herrera, a gun-rights activist and YouTuber known as the 'AK Guy.' Gonzales, who faced criticism for his efforts to pass gun legislation following the Uvalde school shooting, managed to fend off Herrera's challenge in a closely watched and contentious race. The primary runoff, held on Tuesday, was seen as a significant test of Gonzales' political standing and the influence of gun rights advocacy within the Republican Party. Gonzales, representing San Antonio, emerged victorious despite the bruising campaign.
Rep. Tony Gonzales narrowly eked out a win against pro-gun YouTuber Brandon Herrera in a GOP primary runoff contest that was a proxy fight for how House Republicans should be governing in Washington, with @amybwang https://t.co/kwd7ixnizq
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales narrowly won Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff election as the San Antonio Republican fended off a challenge from Brandon Herrera, a right-wing social media personality known as the “AK Guy.” https://t.co/fjZ1kD23Ku https://t.co/UNLjwKGhN1
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas narrowly won his primary Tuesday against a gun-rights activist who pushed the border congressman into a bruising runoff. https://t.co/yK8yUm8r0m
Tony Gonzales narrowly defeats Brandon Herrera in GOP primary runoff https://t.co/M90aS3dWma
US Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas fights off challenge from gun-rights activist in GOP runoff https://t.co/8NmOnjmGCb
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas narrowly won his primary against a gun-rights activist who pushed the border congressman into a bruising runoff that threatened to unseat a U.S. House incumbent. https://t.co/abyD20RrEY
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas narrowly won his primary runoff against a gun-rights activist. https://t.co/LUd3p7MihP
Breaking: U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales declares victory in primary runoff over gun influencer Brandon Herrera. https://t.co/Ves7oLruhB
Tony Gonzales has officially defeated challenger Brandon Herrera in the Texas 23rd Congressional District GOP Primary Runoff. https://t.co/mVDuUMrt67
Decision Desk HQ projects Tony Gonzales wins the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 23rd Congressional District. #DecisionMade: 10:57pm ET Follow live results here: https://t.co/140SSDfHcZ https://t.co/C1G4iSLT9A
Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales is fighting to keep his seat in a tight primary runoff election where he faces Brandon Herrera, a gun rights YouTuber. A major issue in the race is Gonzales' efforts to help pass gun legislation in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, @HunterMw… https://t.co/ZlJh1XMOu1