Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas's 23rd district.
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An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.
Role at the time: Republican nominee for Texas's 23rd congressional district.
Statement summary
Answering a question about Flock cameras, Herrera opposed government surveillance that violates Fourth Amendment rights and private collection of personal data without consent.
“against any warrantless government surveillance in violation of 4th amendment rights”
Herrera expressly opposes warrantless government surveillance in his response about Flock. His statement also rejects private data collection without consent, but does not propose a categorical camera ban.
Role at the time: Republican nominee for U.S. House, Texas' 23rd district; firearms manufacturer and YouTube personality
Statement summary
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.”
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.
Statement dates: May 6, 2026
Statement dates: May 6, 2026
Statement dates: July 27, 2026
Statement dates: July 27, 2026
Statement dates: July 27, 2026
Statement dates: May 6, 2026
