Katy Padilla Stout beats Brandon Herrera in Texas congressional race

Democrat Katy Padilla Stout won the Texas 23rd Congressional District race, defeating Republican Brandon Herrera. The Associated Press called the race for Stout at 1:05 a.m., with her receiving 51.7% of the vote compared to Herrera’s 44.5%. This victory flips the seat previously held by former Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, who resigned in April. Republicans had nominated the controversial Herrera to contest the seat in this election, which covers territory stretching from northwest San Antonio.