Texas runoffs put Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, state’s GOP House speaker in middle of party feud

Published May 27, 2024 10:21 PM

By JIM VERTUNO
Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas congressman Tony Gonzales is out to save his job in a GOP primary runoff that has put rifts within the party on display. Gonzales on Tuesday is in a runoff against Brandon Herrera, a gun-rights YouTube creator with more than 3 million followers. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan also faces a tough challenge that could oust him from his powerful seat and upend the Republican-controlled Legislature. Phelan angered conservatives for leading the 2023 impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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