Gonzales drops reelection bid after pressure over affair
The Hill
by Emily BrooksMarch 6, 2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) dropped his reelection bid on Thursday after coming under pressure from Republican leaders and other GOP colleagues to do so after admitting to an affair with his staffer who later died by suicide. He indicated he would stay in office through the end of his term. “After deep reflection and with…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/6/2026