When is Tony Gonzales officially leaving Congress?

Unclear exactly—filing retirement tomorrow, but effective date pending. Expect weeks, not months.

What caused Tony Gonzales's resignation?

Admitted affair with staffer Regina Santos-Aviles (who died by suicide), ethics investigation, bipartisan expulsion pressure.

Special election for Texas 23rd district—GOP primary fight ahead; leans Republican but competitive.

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Tony Gonzales just hit the eject button on Congress. Affair with a dead staffer? Ethics nightmare? He's out—early.

Supply Chain Beat Apr 16, 2026 3 min read

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Originally reported by Axios Supply Chain