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House Speaker asks Rep. Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid

Johnson and House Republican leaders asked Gonzales to leave his reelection race amid an ethics investigation.

House Speaker asks Rep. Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and other House Republican leaders asked Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his reelection race after he admitted to an affair with a staffer and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation. Gonzales said he had no plans to leave the House or suspend his campaign.

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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 facing an ethics investigation and pressure to withdraw from his reelection race

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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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