Tony Gonzales, House and Republican Party of Texas
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TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – Representative Tony Gonzalez (TX-23) has decided not to seek re-election after admitting to having an affair with a former staff member who later committed suicide. Gonzalez released a statement on the decision as he looks to serve out the rest of his term.
US Rep. Tony Gonzales and conservative activist Brandon Herrera will advance to a runoff in the Republican primary for Texas’ 23rd District, prolonging a contentious campaign in which Gonzales denied allegations that he had an affair with a former staffer who died by suicide.
The fallout from allegations involving Rep. Tony Gonzales is reverberating across a pivotal congressional district with implications for power, accountability, and representation.