Brandon Herrera
Candidate for Texas 23rd Congressional District · Republican
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Texas 23rd Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Texas Secretary of State — 2026 November General Election candidate list (Candidate Bio Portal, status 'Candidate in the General Election'; certified 2026-08-28): U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 23 · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Texas 23rd Congressional District covers
Covers all of Brewster County, Pecos County, Hudspeth County, Culberson County, Presidio County, Val Verde County, Crockett County, Reeves County, Terrell County, Jeff Davis County, Edwards County, Uvalde County, Sutton County, Kinney County, Medina County and 9 more; parts of Maverick County and El Paso County.
366 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "PLANC2333 (Texas congressional plan, 2025)" (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025); signed by Gov. Abbott Aug 29, 2025); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections: a three-judge district court's preliminary injunction (Nov 18, 2025) was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec 4, 2025; used for the Mar 3, 2026 primary. Official file https://data.capitol.texas.gov/dataset/planc2333 · Precinct lines: no contest override (the 2020-2024 House contests were on the prior lines); no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people; no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people
Results
Certified results for Texas 23rd Congressional District
U.S. Rep 23
2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| GonzalesRepublican | Republican | 180,702 | 62.3% |
| LimonDemocrat | Democrat | 109,357 | 37.7% |
Official canvass returns (Texas Secretary of State), compiled by the Texas Legislative Council and reported by 2024 primary/general election VTDs · Texas Legislative Council, Capitol Data Portal — Comprehensive Election Datasets
U.S. Rep 23
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| GonzalesRepublican | Republican | 116,707 | 55.9% |
| LiraDemocrat | Democrat | 80,922 | 38.8% |
| LopezIndependent | Independent | 11,177 | 5.4% |
Official canvass returns (Texas Secretary of State), compiled by the Texas Legislative Council and reported by 2022 general election VTDs · Texas Legislative Council, Capitol Data Portal — Comprehensive Election Datasets
U.S. Rep 23
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| GonzalesRepublican | Republican | 149,417 | 50.6% |
| Ortiz JonesDemocrat | Democrat | 137,740 | 46.6% |
| VillelaLibertarian | Libertarian | 8,371 | 2.8% |
Official canvass returns (Texas Secretary of State), compiled by the Texas Legislative Council and reported by 2020 general election VTDs · Texas Legislative Council, Capitol Data Portal — Comprehensive Election Datasets
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $1,963,810cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $309,023cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $1,749,859cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $570,000cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Texas Strategy Group$1,616,428.43
- Ranchmerchcom$8,563.00
- Axcapital Llc$900.00
Campaign finance — Brandon Herrera For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Brandon Herrera For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $1,963,810.17 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $1,749,859.13 · cash on hand $309,023.45 · debts owed by the committee $570,000.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $87,521.29 (4%); PACs and other political committees $62,500.00 (3%); Candidate loans $420,000.00 (21%); Transfers from authorized committees $1,369,341.85 (70%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $24,447.03 (1%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media and advertising $1,616,428.43; other $8,563.00; staff, contractors and reimbursements $4,075.10; compliance and treasurer $900.00.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Brandon
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $0 on Google; outside Google ads $1,650–$2,025; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $354,482. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $69,750. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — AMERICA PAC (supporting)
AMERICA PAC — supporting this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 2 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $900–$1,100 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 2 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — NO GOING BACK PAC INC. (supporting)
NO GOING BACK PAC INC. — supporting this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 3 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $750–$925 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 3 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — BRANDON HERRERA FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (BRANDON HERRERA FOR CONGRESS). No ads in the 2026 cycle; 10 ads Apr–May 2024 during the 2024 cycle, $7,100–$8,900 (Google creative spend ranges; 10 video). Earlier-cycle ads are not included in 2026 totals.
May 28, 2024 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $522,178 supporting, $83,400 opposing, across 22 reports.
FREEDOM CAUCUS FUNDSupporting · $294,992
6 reports, newest Sep 22, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
NO GOING BACK PAC INC.Supporting · $196,326
7 reports, newest Oct 10, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
AB PACOpposing · $69,750
3 reports, newest Aug 18, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
America PACSupporting · $30,860
4 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Texas Organizing Project PACOpposing · $13,650
2 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I have made it very clear that I oppose any construction in the Big Bend area that disturbs the natural landscape and threatens the jobs that tourism brings when non-intrusive technology would do the job. The Department of Homeland Security has communicated in the past that it shares this goal, and I am determined to hold it and Customs and Border Protection to that commitment.”
“This election is a choice between common sense and crazy. I am fighting for border security, lower taxes, and parental rights.”
“America needs the 23rd to stay red. This district belongs to the people who live here, work here, raise families here, and keep our communities safe. Washington special interests do not get to decide who represents us in Congress. The people of southwest Texas do.”
“I'm grateful that my direct advocacy to the White House and the Department of Homeland Security has contributed to the outcome we were all working for: Avoiding the construction of an unnecessary physical barrier through Big Bend National Park. I appreciate the Trump administration for recognizing the reality on the ground and hearing the voices of the people who know best: Those of us who live here.”
“I remain committed to seeking solutions that keep our border secure while protecting Big Bend. Most importantly, I want the people in this district to know their concerns matter to me and I am listening.”
Interviews and Published Statements
Community forum on Howard-Solstice Power Line Project
May 13, 2026 · Self-published · Brandon Herrera for Congress · source
In the News
Press coverage
- Republican nominee Brandon Herrera opposes disruptive Big Bend constructionAug 12, 2026 · Press · Big Bend Reporter
- Congressional candidate hosts border wall forumMay 7, 2026 · Press · Big Bend Sentinel
- Democrat Katy Padilla Stout sees opening in Texas' 23rd Congressional District after GOP shake-upMar 12, 2026 · Press · Texas Public Radio
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://brandonherreraforcongress.com/ captured 2026-09-24T19:42:17Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://brandonherreraforcongress.com/
Source: Exa search, brandonherreraforcongress.com
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Texas 23rd Congressional District
- Ben MendozaIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
- Katy Padilla StoutDemocrat · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Texas 23rd District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "BRANDON HERRERA" (REP) on the Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of 2026-08-28). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) · sourceU.S. Representative · TX-23
Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State
Not on file for Brandon yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_nfrftjghh.
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