Trump endorses Herrera in Texas House race after Gonzales drops out

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera on Wednesday evening in the race to succeed Rep. Tony Gonzales, who has dropped out of the contest. The move comes amid Gonzales’s withdrawal under pressure from GOP leadership.

Gonzales, a Republican representing Texas, exited the race after reports surfaced that he had an affair with a former staffer, who later died by suicide. The controversy prompted GOP leaders to urge him to step aside.

Herrera, the leading candidate remaining in the race, received Trump’s backing as he seeks to secure the Republican nomination for the Texas House seat. The election is part of the upcoming midterm cycle, with candidates vying for key legislative seats.

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