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Pressure Mounts on Rep. Tony Gonzales to Withdraw from Reelection Race

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House GOP leaders are urging Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales to step down from his reelection campaign following his admission of an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide. While the Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Gonzales’s conduct, he has expressed intentions to remain in the race despite the controversy. Gonzales acknowledged his mistake and stated he takes full responsibility for his actions. The GOP leadership's call for his withdrawal highlights the tension within the party, as they navigate a narrow majority in the House. Gonzales is set to face Republican Brandon Herrera in a primary runoff on May 26.

Key Details: • Gonzales admitted to an affair with a late staffer, violating House rules. • The Ethics Committee is investigating his conduct. • Gonzales is facing Brandon Herrera in a primary runoff on May 26. • House GOP leaders have not called for his resignation but urged him to withdraw from the race.

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