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Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid Amid Affair Fallout: Full Statement

Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid Amid Affair Fallout: Full Statement

Summary

Congressman Tony Gonzales has chosen not to run for reelection. He admitted to having an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide. The House Ethics Committee is investigating him for possible misconduct related to this affair.

Key Facts

  • Tony Gonzales is a Republican congressman.
  • He announced he will not seek reelection.
  • Gonzales admitted to an affair with Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, a staff member.
  • Santos-Aviles died by suicide in September 2025.
  • The House Ethics Committee is investigating Gonzales for possible sexual misconduct and favoritism.
  • Gonzales served 20 years in the military and three terms in Congress.
  • He plans to serve out his current term despite not running again.

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