Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced he will not seek re-election but will complete his term after facing pressure from Republican leaders and an investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Gonzales admitted to having an affair with aide Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide, and acknowledged his “mistake” in a recent podcast. He was in a runoff election against Brandon Herrera, which has now been cancelled following his decision.
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