Johnson Backs Herrera in Key Texas Race | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

House Speaker Mike Johnson is rallying behind GOP candidate Brandon Herrera in Texas’s 23rd District, calling it a make-or-break battleground for GOP control of the House and slamming Democratic opponent Katy Padilla Stout as a “radical.” Herrera, fresh off a tough primary, is pushing for party unity, while Johnson underscores Texas’s strategic importance and redefines border security as a mix of physical barriers and tech like drones. The campaign also highlights local priorities like protecting Big Bend’s natural beauty and advancing veterans’ healthcare through the Richard Star Act, as…