Texas GOP Establishment Triumphs in Key Runoff Elections

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales narrowly won his GOP primary runoff against gun-rights activist Brandon Herrera, securing his place in the November general election. The race highlighted internal GOP conflicts, with Gonzales criticized for his moderate stances on gun safety and same-sex marriage. State House Speaker Dade Phelan also narrowly defeated a Trump-backed challenger, reflecting broader party turbulence. Other key Texas primary runoffs included Katrina Pierson's win and Jay Furman's nomination to challenge indicted Democrat Henry Cuellar.