This young Latino mayor went all in for John Cornyn. But Ken Paxton is a sore subject.

Erik Gomez, a prominent Latino mayor in South Texas, has long looked up to GOP veteran John Cornyn for his political guidance. However, Gomez is now facing a dilemma due to his support for Cornyn and his conflicted stance on Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General embroiled in scandal. This internal conflict highlights the challenges young, rising politicians face when aligning with party figures who have controversial pasts, raising questions about the future direction of the GOP in Texas and the broader implications for Latino representation in politics.