Second staffer says Rep. Tony Gonzales sent her sexually explicit text messages

A second former staffer of Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, tells NBC News he sent sexually explicit text messages to her while she was working for him. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The San Antonio Express-News first reported that Gonzales, who is married and a father … Read more

Gonzales’ departure clears path for Republican gun rights ‘absolutist’ in Texas congressional race

AUSTIN, Texas — The abrupt decision by U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales to not seek reelection clears the path for a self-described gun rights “absolutist” to secure the Republican nomination in a sprawling Texas congressional district. Brendan Herrera, 30, originally gained notoriety by posting videos of himself shooting weapons, calling himself “The AK Guy.” He lost … Read more

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member who later died by suicide, but he vowed to finish out his term in Congress. He had faced calls from GOP leadership to end … Read more

Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he will not seek re-election amid House Ethics investigation into affair

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced Thursday evening he will not seek re-election amid a House Ethics investigation into an affair he admitted to having with a former staffer. Gonzales, a married father of 6, admitted to the affair for the first time on Wednesday – a day … Read more

Rep. Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid amid ethics probe into his affair with a staffer

The embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced Thursday night that he will drop his bid for re-election but will serve out the rest of his term in Congress, following a tumultuous set of weeks for the congressman who admitted to having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. Republican leadership rebuked Gonzales … Read more

Republicans calling on Gonzales to drop reelection bid

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Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of House runoff race after admitting affair with aide

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales Thursday dropped his reelection bid for his Texas congressional district after admitting to an affair with a 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 … Read more

GOP leadership urging Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid amid affair scandal

GOP leadership urging Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid amid affair scandal – CBS News Watch CBS News House GOP leaders are calling on Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas to end his reelection campaign after he admitted to having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. CBS News congressional correspondent … Read more

GOP leaders urge Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid after he admitted affair with aide

Washington — House GOP leadership called on Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas to end his campaign for reelection over a scandal stemming from his affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.  “The Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Congressman Tony Gonzales’s conduct, and we urge them to act expeditiously. Congressman Gonzales … Read more