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Rep. Gonzales Retires Amid Misconduct Allegations, Resignation Wave

4/14/2026

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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced his retirement amid bipartisan calls for expulsion over sexual misconduct allegations.
Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell plans to resign over similar allegations.
House Republican leaders urged Gonzales not to seek reelection to protect their majority.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced his retirement amid bipartisan calls for expulsion over sexual misconduct allegations.
Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell plans to resign over similar allegations.
House Republican leaders urged Gonzales not to seek reelection to protect their majority.