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politics1 month ago

Texas 23rd District Could Flip After Gonzales Exit Elevates TheAKGuy

Democrats see a potential flip in Texas's 23rd District after Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out amid an infidelity scandal, elevating GOP candidate Brandon Herrera (TheAKGuy). Herrera’s high-profile online presence and past controversial statements could be campaign fodder, while rising Latino turnout and a possibly competitive Senate race create a window for Democratic mobilization—though the district remains deeply Republican and national fundraising may be uncertain.

via Politico|
#brandon-herrera#politics#texas
Texas Rep. Gonzales ends reelection bid following affair admission
politics1 month ago

Texas Rep. Gonzales ends reelection bid following affair admission

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales said he will not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who died by self-immolation. He will continue to serve the remainder of this Congress, with a May 26 runoff against Brandon Herrera looming. The move comes as House GOP leaders pressed him to withdraw and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into potential sexual misconduct and improper favoritism related to his congressional office.

via USA Today|
#affair#ethics-committee#politics
GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Drop Reelection Amid Affair Scandal
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GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Drop Reelection Amid Affair Scandal

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership urged Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his reelection bid ahead of a May 26 runoff against Brandon Herrera after Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide; the leaders asked the House Ethics Committee to act quickly and Gonzales said he would cooperate, while his opponent Herrera thanked the leadership for the move.

via The Texas Tribune|
#house-ethics-committee#mike-johnson#politics
GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Withdraw Amid Ethics Probe
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GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Withdraw Amid Ethics Probe

House Republican leaders are pressing Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop out of his runoff against Brandon Herrera after he admitted to having an affair with a former aide, triggering an Ethics Committee investigation; with neither candidate winning a majority in the primary, the party says the ethics process should run its course before campaigning continues, while Gonzales vows to cooperate and continue serving.

via NBC News|
#ethics-investigation#house-gop-leadership#politics
Gonzales admits past affair as ethics probe looms and primary race continues
politics1 month ago

Gonzales admits past affair as ethics probe looms and primary race continues

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales publicly acknowledged a past relationship with a former staffer who later died by suicide, calling it a lapse in judgment as the House Ethics Committee opens an investigation into possible sexual misconduct; he denies involvement in the staffer’s death, argues the controversy is politically motivated, and says he plans to stay in the GOP primary runoff.

via CBS News|
#affair#congress#house-ethics-committee
Gonzales admits affair with aide who died by suicide as ethics probe looms
politics1 month ago

Gonzales admits affair with aide who died by suicide as ethics probe looms

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, calling it a mistake, while facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual misconduct and favoritism; the disclosure came as he contested a Texas 23rd District runoff, with results showing a swing against him, and he defended staying in office and continuing his campaign.

via The Texas Tribune|
#affair#congress#ethics-committee
politics1 month ago

House blocks Mace push for public harassment disclosures amid ethics concerns

The House rejected Rep. Nancy Mace’s bid to force public disclosure of sexual-harassment claims against lawmakers, with Ethics Committee leaders warning the disclosures would chill victims and witnesses; the measure was referred to the Ethics Committee 357-65 and is unlikely to advance. Earlier, Mace secured a subpoena at a separate Oversight hearing to obtain records on harassment awards under the Congressional Accountability Act, limited to members of Congress with redactions to protect victims. The updates also note Rep. Burgess Owens’ retirement and other Texas political races.

via Politico|
#house-ethics-committee#nancy-mace#politics
Gonzales, Herrera head to runoff after affair scandal shakes Texas 23rd
politics1 month ago

Gonzales, Herrera head to runoff after affair scandal shakes Texas 23rd

Embattled U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was forced into a runoff against gun-rights activist Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District GOP primary after revelations tied to an affair with a former aide who later died by self-immolation; neither candidate cleared 50% in the initial vote, setting up a May 26 runoff—the second straight runoff between the rivals in two cycles. Herrera has leveraged a large online following and fundraising edge, while Gonzales has faced conservative backlash and earlier censure over a 2023 gun-safety vote. The race will decide who advances to the November general election in a district spanning much of the Texas-Mexico border.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#brandon-herrera#politics
Gonzales Faces West Texas Backlash as Scandal Clouds Reelection Bid
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Gonzales Faces West Texas Backlash as Scandal Clouds Reelection Bid

West Texas voters and local leaders are divided over Rep. Tony Gonzales as a scandal involving an alleged affair with a staffer and her death looms over his bid in the 23rd District. Some residents credit him with understanding small-town needs and delivering funding, while many rural Republicans feel he has strayed from district values, complicating his primary challenge from Brandon Herrera. The controversy, along with his voting record on gun laws and same-sex marriage, has intensified scrutiny of whether he can hold the seat spanning from San Antonio to El Paso, especially as West Texas Democrats and conservatives weigh support and opposition ahead of the 2026 primary.

via The Texas Tribune|
#affair-scandal#politics#primary-2026
Widow Slams GOP Rep's 'Family Values' After Alleged Affair and Wife's Suicide
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Widow Slams GOP Rep's 'Family Values' After Alleged Affair and Wife's Suicide

Adrian Aviles, husband of Regina Santos-Aviles—the aide who died by suicide after an alleged affair with Rep. Tony Gonzales—tells CNN that Gonzales’ 'family values' image is a sham and accuses him of predatory behavior toward his wife; he says more graphic messages exist and that his wife’s death followed a depressive episode. Gonzales denies the affair, claims he’s being blackmailed, and has faced calls from Republicans to resign as the controversy unfolds.

via HuffPost|
#affair-allegations#cnn-interview#gop