Tony Gonzales says he will resign from House

[LetMyPeopleVote]

Source: Politico

Rep. Tony Gonzales said he plans to resign from the House Tuesday, weeks after the Texas Republican admitted to having an affair with a staff member.

“There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all,” he said in a statement on X. “When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas.”

He did not specify if he intended to leave his seat Tuesday or at a future date.

The Texas Republican, who previously announced he would not seek reelection due to the allegations, said he would resign outright just over an hour after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced he would leave his seat amid his own allegations of sexual misconduct with staff.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/13/tony-gonzales-says-he-will-resign-from-house-00870140

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Tony Gonzales says he will resign from House

— Politico (@politico.com) 2026-04-13T22:44:37.949Z

[BumRushDaShow]

1. About to hit "post'

Saved me the effort of a billion AP updates!

[SSJVegeta]

2. I may be so bold to say this is a firm Dem pickup opportunity.

Johnson is gonna fight tooth and nail to get him to resign as late as possible.

[NBachers]

3. It's comforting to know that God had a plan for him to fool around with his staffer(s).

[Clouds Passing]

4. Buh Bye 👋🏼

[Escape]

5. Yeah.....Gawd's plan is...

for you to go Fuck Yourself!!!!!!!!

[Polybius]

6. Was she underage?

I thought resigning for affairs was something they don't do?

[LostOne4Ever]

7. So I might have a chance to have a democratic congressperson again?

Please go blue! Please go blue!

[catrose]

8. He hasn't yet, and Swalwell has. Any bets on whether Gonzales will now?

[WestMichRad]

9. They're dropping likes flies.

Uhhh… no pun intended.

[summer_in_TX]

10. A second woman came forward to accuse Tony Gonzales of inappropriate behavior. News broke just after Easter.

I believe that with Swalwell resigning the effect of Gonzales resigning is seen as a neutral impact.