Democrat Katy Padilla Stout flips ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales' seat
According to reporting by CBS News US Politics, Republicans had nominated controversial Republican Brandon Herrera after former Rep. Tony Gonzales' resignation in April.
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout flips ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales' seat: Official reporting from the CBS News US Politics confirms active developments in United States. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.
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According to reporting by CBS News US Politics, Republicans had nominated controversial Republican Brandon Herrera after former Rep. Tony Gonzales' resignation in April.
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Democrat Katy Padilla Stout is projected to win Texas' 23rd Congressional District, flipping the seat after Republicans nominated controversial pro-gun YouTube personality Brandon Herrera.
The victory came as Democrats in Texas notched major victories, including winning the Senate race, the governor's mansion and several major House seats.
The seat has been vacant since April, when GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned. He was facing an expulsion vote after admitting an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Gonzales was considered a moderate, but he also had been a reliable Republican vote . Gonzales won by 23 points in 2024 and the district remained safely Republican after last year's redistricting. Mr. Trump won the current district by 14 points.
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