Rep Tony Gonzales to face runoff amid affair allegations

Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, will face a runoff in his primary race after failing to secure over 50% of the vote amid allegations of an affair with a deceased staffer. The staffer, who died by suicide in September 2025, was reportedly involved in a scandal that has drawn criticism from fellow Republicans, some of whom have called for his resignation. Gonzales is set to compete against Brandon Herrera, who previously lost to him by a narrow margin.

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