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Speaker Johnson calls on Texas Rep. Gonzales to drop reelection bid

Johnson and other House Republican leaders asked Gonzales to withdraw from his reelection race.

Speaker Johnson calls on Texas Rep. Gonzales to drop reelection bid
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House Republican leaders asked Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his reelection race after he admitted to an affair with a staff member and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation. Gonzales is headed to a May runoff against Brandon Herrera.

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House Speaker who joined Republican leaders in asking Gonzales to withdraw

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Tony Gonzales
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Texas representative urged by House Republican leaders to withdraw from his reelection race

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Democratic candidate for Gonzales’ seat who won her party’s primary

House Republican Conference Chair who joined the request for Gonzales to withdraw

Steve Scalise
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House Majority Leader who joined the request for Gonzales to withdraw

Tom Emmer
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House Majority Whip who joined the request for Gonzales to withdraw

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House GOP Leaders Ask Tony Gonzales to Withdraw From Reelection Race

House Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, asked Rep. Tony Gonzales to leave his reelection race after he acknowledged an affair with a staffer and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into his conduct. Left-leaning outlets frame the request amid ethics scrutiny and note Gonzales said he would not suspend his campaign. Center outlets likewise focus on the withdrawal call after the affair admission and ethics inquiry, often adding his response or race details. Right-leaning outlets also center the call and inquiry, but some use sharper scandal-related language.

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