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BRANDON HERRERA

U.S. House District 23

2026 Texas U.S. House District 23 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 Texas U.S. House District 23 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House District 23 · Republican · Candidate
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BRANDON HERRERA

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FEC committee ID: C00844324

FEC committee name: BRANDON HERRERA FOR CONGRESS

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Published website: https://brandonherreraforcongress.com/

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SELF-EMPLOYED

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Meet Brandon

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Brandon Herrera is an entrepreneur, Second Amendment activist, and social media personality running for Congress in Texas’s 23rd District.

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Brandon Herrera is an entrepreneur, Second Amendment activist, and social media personality running for Congress in Texas’s 23rd District.

Protecting Life

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Brandon is committed to defending life at every stage. He will oppose all government funding for abortion and, on day one, sponsor the Infant Born Alive Act to protect the lives of children who survive attempted abortions.

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Brandon is committed to defending life at every stage. He will oppose all government funding for abortion and, on day one, sponsor the Infant Born Alive Act to protect the lives of children who survive attempted abortions.

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Secure the Southern Border

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Secure the Southern Border

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Secure the Southern Border

Serve Those Who Served

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Better access and support for veterans and their families.

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Better access and support for veterans and their families.

Protect the Second Amendment

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Protect the Second Amendment

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Protect the Second Amendment

Cutting Taxes, Spending, and Regulation

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Brandon pledges no new taxes, will cut waste, back the REINS Act, and put Texans first.

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Brandon pledges no new taxes, will cut waste, back the REINS Act, and put Texans first.

Brandon’s Vision

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He works with pro-freedom groups both in the Second Amendment community and otherwise, including notable partners such as the National Association for Gun Rights, the Firearm Policy Coalition, Gun Owners of America, and Young Americans for Liberty.

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He works with pro-freedom groups both in the Second Amendment community and otherwise, including notable partners such as the National Association for Gun Rights, the Firearm Policy Coalition, Gun Owners of America, and Young Americans for Liberty.

Solving the Border Crisis

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Texas deserves secure borders. Brandon will oppose any spending bill that does not fund comprehensive border security through innovative technology, increased Border Patrol presence, and strategic infrastructure where appropriate. He will fight to reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy and end the abuse of the asylum system. Our communities deserve safety, security, and the rule of law.

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Texas deserves secure borders. Brandon will oppose any spending bill that does not fund comprehensive border security through innovative technology, increased Border Patrol presence, and strategic infrastructure where appropriate. He will fight to reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy and end the abuse of the asylum system. Our communities deserve safety, security, and the rule of law.

Improving Veterans’ Healthcare

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Brandon will make sure America keeps its promise to our veterans. He will work to expand Tricare so every veteran can see the doctor of their choice, and he will have two full-time staffers, one in the district and one in Washington, dedicated to helping veterans get the care and benefits they’ve earned.

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Brandon will make sure America keeps its promise to our veterans. He will work to expand Tricare so every veteran can see the doctor of their choice, and he will have two full-time staffers, one in the district and one in Washington, dedicated to helping veterans get the care and benefits they’ve earned.

Protecting Life

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Brandon is committed to defending life at every stage. He will oppose all government funding for abortion and, on day one, sponsor the Infant Born Alive Act to protect the lives of children who survive attempted abortions.

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Brandon is committed to defending life at every stage. He will oppose all government funding for abortion and, on day one, sponsor the Infant Born Alive Act to protect the lives of children who survive attempted abortions.

Opposing Endless Wars

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Brandon will not support sending billions to defend foreign borders while our own remain open. He will vote to bring our troops home from places like Syria and Iraq where we have no clear national interest.

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Brandon will not support sending billions to defend foreign borders while our own remain open. He will vote to bring our troops home from places like Syria and Iraq where we have no clear national interest.

Protect the Second Amendment

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Fighting for national concealed carry reciprocity—not just to protect, but to enhance your gun rights.

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Fighting for national concealed carry reciprocity—not just to protect, but to enhance your gun rights.

Solving the Border Crisis

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Texas's 23rd District spans 843 miles along the Texas–Mexico border, from western San Antonio to El Paso. It includes urban neighborhoods and remote rural counties. Rural voices—families, farmers, and ranchers—deserve a representative who actively shows up, listens, and fights for strong border security and a fair say in Washington.

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Texas's 23rd District spans 843 miles along the Texas–Mexico border, from western San Antonio to El Paso. It includes urban neighborhoods and remote rural counties. Rural voices—families, farmers, and ranchers—deserve a representative who actively shows up, listens, and fights for strong border security and a fair say in Washington.

Defending Gun Rights

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As a strong defender of the Second Amendment, Brandon will fight for national concealed carry reciprocity and block any attempt to pass Red Flag laws or impose new firearms restrictions. He will also work to increase funding for firearm training for school staff, ensuring our children are better protected.

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As a strong defender of the Second Amendment, Brandon will fight for national concealed carry reciprocity and block any attempt to pass Red Flag laws or impose new firearms restrictions. He will also work to increase funding for firearm training for school staff, ensuring our children are better protected.

School Choice and Protecting Homeschooling

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Parents, not bureaucrats, should decide how their children are educated. Brandon will sponsor legislation ensuring education dollars follow the student, whether they attend public, private, or parochial school, and will defend the God-given right of parents to homeschool.

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Parents, not bureaucrats, should decide how their children are educated. Brandon will sponsor legislation ensuring education dollars follow the student, whether they attend public, private, or parochial school, and will defend the God-given right of parents to homeschool.

Protecting Social Security and Medicare

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Brandon will oppose cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits that seniors rely on. He supports expanding investment options for younger workers so these programs remain strong for future generations.

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Brandon will oppose cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits that seniors rely on. He supports expanding investment options for younger workers so these programs remain strong for future generations.

On The Issues

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Brandon Herrera’s Commitment to Texas and America

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Brandon Herrera’s Commitment to Texas and America

Make America Healthy Again

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Brandon supports initiatives to Make America Healthy Again by improving nutrition, reversing chronic disease, promoting healthier lifestyles, and reducing childhood obesity — key steps toward better public health and lower healthcare costs.

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Brandon supports initiatives to Make America Healthy Again by improving nutrition, reversing chronic disease, promoting healthier lifestyles, and reducing childhood obesity — key steps toward better public health and lower healthcare costs.

Cutting Taxes, Spending, and Regulation

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Affordability: Brandon supports the American worker. He backs efforts to ensure American jobs go to American workers. Brandon will fight to roll back restrictive policies and regulations implemented under the Biden administration.

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Affordability: Brandon supports the American worker. He backs efforts to ensure American jobs go to American workers. Brandon will fight to roll back restrictive policies and regulations implemented under the Biden administration.

Protecting Women's Sports

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Brandon will fight to protect women's sports. He will ensure that America's daughters won't have their athletic careers stolen by woke leftists that force them to compete with men.

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Brandon will fight to protect women's sports. He will ensure that America's daughters won't have their athletic careers stolen by woke leftists that force them to compete with men.

Cutting Taxes, Spending, and Regulation

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Brandon has also taken the "No New Taxes" pledge and will fight to rein in wasteful government spending that fuels inflation. He’ll sponsor the REINS Act to ensure Congress reviews and approves major federal regulations. Texans deserve a government that works for them, not against them.

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Brandon has also taken the "No New Taxes" pledge and will fight to rein in wasteful government spending that fuels inflation. He’ll sponsor the REINS Act to ensure Congress reviews and approves major federal regulations. Texans deserve a government that works for them, not against them.

Solving the Border Crisis

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On Big Bend: Big Bend's rugged terrain makes a physical wall unnecessary. Brandon is committed to securing the border while protecting the region's wildlife, tourism, and landowners.

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On Big Bend: Big Bend's rugged terrain makes a physical wall unnecessary. Brandon is committed to securing the border while protecting the region's wildlife, tourism, and landowners.

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$1,937,718.78
Total disbursements
$1,636,736.29
Cash on hand
$309,023.45
Committee debt
$570,000.00
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Candidate ID: H4TX23120

Name: HERRERA, BRANDON

Office: House

State: TX

District: TX23

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $1937718.78

Total disbursements: $1636736.29

Cash on hand: $309023.45

Debts owed by committee: $570000.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $420000.00

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  1. Election record

    2026 Texas General Election — official candidate row

    Texas Secretary of State

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  2. Government website identity record

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    Federal Election Commission

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    BRANDON HERRERA — candidate-owned primary source 1

    BRANDON HERRERA campaign

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    BRANDON HERRERA campaign

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  5. Campaign-finance record

    BRANDON HERRERA — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

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  6. Election record

    2026 Texas General Election — final ballot certification

    Texas Secretary of State

    Open Texas Secretary of State
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