"After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek re-election. Gonzales made this statement in response to mounting pressure from GOP leadership and colleagues following revelations about his conduct with a former staff member."
"We have encouraged him to address these very serious allegations directly with his constituents and his colleagues. In the meantime, Leadership has asked Congressman Gonzales to withdraw from his race for re-election. House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leadership issued this statement calling for action."
Rep. Tony Gonzales announced he will not seek re-election following admissions of an affair with a former staff member who subsequently died by suicide. House GOP leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, called for his withdrawal from the race after the scandal emerged. Gonzales committed to completing his current term in Congress despite the controversy. His decision eliminates a scheduled May runoff against Brandon Herrera. The situation triggered a House Ethics Committee investigation into Gonzales' conduct. Multiple Republicans, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, have called for additional consequences, including removal from committee assignments.
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