They once called him a ‘goose-stepping extremist.’ They’re now sitting out his comeback bid.

A surprising twist in the Texas congressional election has emerged, as pro-Israel and GOP Jewish groups have announced they will not be supporting Brandon Herrera, the Republican nominee in the state's 23rd congressional district. Despite Herrera's involvement with the Republican Party, these influential groups have opted not to endorse him, citing reasons that remain unclear. Meanwhile, they have also declined to back his Democratic opponent, sparking questions about their motivations and the potential implications for the election. As voters in the district prepare to head to the polls, the absence of these key endorsements could have significant consequences for Herrera's campaign.

Brandon Herrera, the GOP nominee in Texas’ 23rd congressional district, won’t get help from pro-Israel and GOP Jewish groups. But they aren’t backing his Democratic opponent, either.