Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales Admits Affair, Drops Reelection Bid

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas dropped his reelection bid on Thursday, after acknowledging a “lapse in judgment” related to allegations he had an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.

“After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek reelection while serving out the rest of this Congress with the same commitment I’ve always had to my district,” Gonzales said in a statement on X.

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