Says he would vote no on going to war with Iran
Brandon HerreraRepublican nominee for U.S. House, Texas' 23rd district; firearms manufacturer and YouTube personality
In a Capital Tonight interview, Brandon Herrera said he wants to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power but would not support a prolonged war, and that if asked to vote as a member of the House on going to war with Iran, his vote would be no. He has also called for pulling troops out of Iraq and Syria and opposes what he calls endless wars.
“If I was asked as whether or not I would be one of 435 people that would vote to go to war with Iran, my vote would be no.”
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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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Spectrum News Capital Tonight interview with Brandon Herrera, published May 6, 2026, as the war in Iran entered its third month. Herrera also said he wants to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power but would not support a prolonged war.
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Herrera gave the interview as the war entered its third month. He became the Republican nominee after Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out of the runoff following a scandal.
After the quotation
Herrera, endorsed by Trump, faces Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in November.
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Herrera said he would vote against going to war with Iran and opposes a prolonged war there, a clear opposition position despite his support for preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon.
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