Rep. Tony Gonzales Says He Won’t Seek Reelection

The announcement comes after GOP leadership urged the congressman to abandon his bid, after he admitted to an affair with a former aide who died by suicide.

Flanked by members of the Congressional Hispanic Conference, co-chair Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 1, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced late Thursday night he will not seek reelection, coming amid calls from GOP leadership to abandon his bid.

“After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek re-election while serving out the rest of this Congress with the same commitment I’ve always had to my district,” Gonzales wrote in a post on X. “Through the rest of my term, I will continue fighting for my constituents, for whom I am eternally grateful.”