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Brandon Herrera

Brandon Herrera
Republican
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 23.

Background

Herrera owns a firearms manufacturing company and hosts a firearms-focused YouTube channel. He narrowly lost the 2024 Republican runoff to Tony Gonzales and is the 2026 Republican nominee. 

Occupation
Firearms manufacturer (The AK Guy); YouTube creator
Education
Attended Campbell College (pre-law)
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Says he backs putting American workers first and reversing Biden-administration regulations. 

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
Has signed a no-new-taxes pledge and supports the REINS Act requiring congressional approval of major regulations. 

Federal Spending and Debt

How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
Pledges to cut federal spending he links to inflation. 

Energy

What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
At the October debate he described West Texas as a center for data centers and said they should be regulated because of water use and local utility costs. 

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
Opposes benefit cuts and supports more investment options for younger workers. 

Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Supports funding border technology, more Border Patrol agents and infrastructure, and reinstating 'Remain in Mexico'. In the October debate he opposed a physical wall in Big Bend. 

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
Opposes sending large sums abroad while U.S. borders remain open and would bring troops home from Syria and Iraq. 

Crime and Public Safety

What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
His campaign says communities deserve "safety, security, and the rule of law," mainly in the context of border enforcement. Asked about the 2022 Uvalde shooting, he called for armed security at schools. 

Israel and Gaza

What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
During his 2024 campaign he said on X he would vote against the roughly $95 billion foreign aid package that included aid to Israel; asked about ending foreign aid including to Israel, he said domestic problems come first. 

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
Would expand TRICARE so veterans can choose doctors and supports MAHA nutrition and chronic-disease initiatives; listed veterans' health care as a debate priority. 

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
Opposes government funding for abortion and says he would sponsor the Infant Born Alive Act. 

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
Supports national concealed-carry reciprocity, opposes red-flag laws and new firearms restrictions, and backs funding for school staff firearm training. 

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
Says he would act so that female athletes are not required to compete against male athletes (participation in sports by sex assigned at birth), using the phrase "woke leftists" for opponents. 

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.