Rep. Tony Gonzales, forced into runoff, admits to affair ... - CBS Austin
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, admitted Wednesday to having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, after initially denying the allegation.
cbsaustin.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to now.
- Tony Gonzales, the U.S. Representative from Texas’s 23rd District, announced he would end his reelection bid after admitting to an affair with a former aide. This admission prompted a response from Republican leadership and an ongoing House Ethics inquiry.[1][2][7]
- The affair and related disclosures led to questions about his political future, with polls and local coverage noting his vulnerability in the Texas GOP primary and his overall standing in his district ahead of the 2026 elections.[3][8][9]
- Coverage indicates the 2026 race in Texas’s 23rd district became a focal point for both parties, as opponents and supporters reacted to the controversy and potential impacts on November outcomes.[8][9]
If you’d like, I can pull more up-to-date items or summarize the primary developments so far, or track any new statements from Gonzales or Texas lawmakers. I can also provide a brief timeline of the key events and the official statements from House leadership and the Ethics Committee.
Citations:
- Tony Gonzales ends reelection bid after affair admission.[1]
- Gonzales ends reelection bid; ethics investigation noted.[2]
- Trailing in GOP primary amid controversy.[3]
- Additional coverage and updates on the race.[7][9][8]