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Texas GOP Rep. Gonzales Faces Turbulent Primary Amid Scandal

3/2/2026

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Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) faces a critical primary amid allegations of misconduct, including an affair with a staffer who died by suicide.
Gonzales denies the claims while House Republicans are divided about his fate.
Many prefer he lose the primary but not resign because they fear a thinner majority.
The Office of Congressional Conduct is expected to release a post-primary report, though departures could keep findings confidential.

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Story summary

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) faces a critical primary amid allegations of misconduct, including an affair with a staffer who died by suicide.
Gonzales denies the claims while House Republicans are divided about his fate.
Many prefer he lose the primary but not resign because they fear a thinner majority.
The Office of Congressional Conduct is expected to release a post-primary report, though departures could keep findings confidential.