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Tony Gonzales announces plans to quit Congress early
April 13, 2026
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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas.) said he would seek to leave Congress early Tuesday amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Why it matters: Gonzales was facing a push for his expulsion — along with bipartisan calls for him to step down — after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who died by suicide.There is a season for everything, and God has a plan for us all.
When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas, Gonzales said in a Monday night post on X. The announcement comes just after Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who is also facing allegations of sexual harassment, announced he would resign from Congress. It was not immediately clear when Gonzales would officially leave Congress.
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