[Source](https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/hollywood/how-gun-loving-brandon-herrera-won-texas-23rd-district-primary-and-the-role-played-by-rep-tony-gonzalez/ar-AA1XDBpr) This is a follow-up post to @joker_68's [earlier post.](https://poal.co/s/USPolitics/796229) > Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has dropped out of the Republican primary race for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, effectively handing victory to challenger Brandon Herrera and making him the GOP nominee for the seat. > Gonzales’ withdrawal came after he acknowledged having an extramarital relationship with a former congressional staff member, a development that triggered political pressure within the Republican Party and scrutiny from House leadership. > With Gonzales exiting the race, Herrera becomes the Republican nominee for Texas’ 23rd District ahead of the general election. > “I appreciate Tony Gonzales for making the appropriate decision,” Herrera said. “I look forward to being the voice of TX23 that our district deserves. From the border, to oil theft, water rights, data centers, and many other issues. It’s an honor to be chosen and together we will make Texas proud.” Herrera still needs to with the general election, but he seems confident.