Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid After Scandal, Ethics Probe

March 6, 2026·about 8 hours ago·via Texas Public Radio | TPR

Rep. Tony Gonzales abandons reelection following an affair scandal with staffer Regina Santos-Aviles and a formal House ethics investigation. The saga involves explicit messages, her suicide, and Republican leaders like Speaker Johnson pressing for his exit. Voters see through this abuse of power, demanding leaders who embody conservative morals not DC debauchery. Gonzales' fold strengthens the push for accountable, America First warriors in Congress. Read more about this...

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