Representative Gonzalez is alleged to have had an affair with a staffer who later committed suicide.
UPDATE March 5th, 9:30 PM EST
Congressman Tony Gonzalez suspended his reelection campaign on Thursday evening after the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation this week into his affair with one of his congressional aides. Representative Gonzalez stated he will serve out the rest of the current term, which ends when the next Congress is sworn in January 3, 2027. He had been slated for a runoff election against his opponent after neither secured enough votes in the primary election on Tuesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that he and other members of their party had urged the congressman to withdraw from the race after the investigation began. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he would support the expulsion of Representative Gonzalez.
Update March 5th, 6:00 AM EST
The House Ethics Committee began an investigation this week into Representative Tony Gonzalez of Texas after receiving a confidential report from the Office of Congressional Conduct. The congressman, who is running for reelection, is alleged to have had an affair with a congressional aide in 2024. The aide self-immolated in September of last year.
An investigative subcommittee will examine whether Representative Gonzalez “violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of his duties or the discharge of his responsibilities, with respect to allegations that he may have: (1) engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual employed in his congressional office; and/or (2) discriminated unfairly by dispensing special favors or privileges.”
Some members of the House have called on Congressman Gonzalez to resign.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For members of the House Ethics Committee as they review the conduct of representatives.
- For Congressman Gonzalez as he prepares to serve out the remainder of the current term.
- For Senators and Representatives as they seek to ensure ethical behavior in their respective chambers of Congress.
Sources: Just the News, The Hill, San Antonio Express News, Townhall, Roll Call
