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| Tony Gonzales Drops Out of Reelection Runoff After Affair Scandal |
| 2026-03-07 |
| [BREITBART] Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has exited his reelection runoff after an affair scandal with a former aide embroiled his campaign. Gonzales released a short statement announcing his decision to withdraw without acknowledging the affair with a former staffer, who later committed suicide. ''At 18, I swore an oath to defend our nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. During my 20 years in the military and three terms in Congress, I have fought for that cause with absolute dedication to the country that I love,'' he said. After saying he ''always fought for the greater good,'' citing his commitment to border security and his work after the school shooting in Uvalde, Gonzales said that he decided to withdraw after ''deep reflection.'' ''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. Through the rest of my term, I will continue fighting for my constituents, for whom I am eternally grateful,'' he concluded. Related: Tony Gonzales 03/06/2026 Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales suspends runoff race for reelection ‐ day after admitting to affair with ex-aide who fatally set herself on fire Tony Gonzales 03/06/2026 Suspect Killed After Shooting at Officers, Civilians During Chase from West Texas Border Patrol Checkpoint Tony Gonzales 03/05/2026 Pastor who embraced Farrakhan, Nazi-gun enthusiast advance in Texas votes |
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