Texas Republican Representative Tony Gonzales will not seek re-election
The decision follows an ethics investigation into allegations of an affair with a former staffer
The former staff member died by suicide
Gonzales plans to continue serving his constituents for the remainder of his current term
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U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, announced on Thursday, March 5, 2026, that he would not seek re-election following a congressional ethics panel's decision to investigate allegations of an affair with a former staff member who later died by suicide. In a post on X, Gonzales stated, 'After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek re-election while serving out the rest of this congress with the same commitment I've always had to my district.' The announcement came just a day after the House Ethics Committee revealed it would probe the misconduct allegations against the congressman. Gonzales, who has represented Texas's 23rd congressional district since 2021, made no direct mention of the ethics investigation in his statement but emphasized his commitment to serving his constituents during the remainder of his current term. The development marks a significant political fallout from the serious allegations that have cast a shadow over the congressman's career and come at a crucial time in the political calendar.
# Tony Gonzales
**Ernest Anthony Gonzales II** (born October 10, 1980) is an American politician and United States Navy veteran serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he assumed office in 2021. His district is notable for encomp...
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Risk factors for suicide include mental disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, physical disorders, and substance abuse. Some suicides are impulsive acts driven by stress (such as from financial or academic difficulties), relationship pro...
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