Tony Gonzales announces plans to quit Congress early

Rep. https://www.axios.com/2026/03/04/house-ethics-investigation-tony-gonzales-affair" target="_blank">Tony Gonzales (R-Texas.) said he would seek to leave Congress early Tuesday amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Why it matters: Gonzales was facing a push for his expulsion — along with bipartisan calls for him to step down — after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who died by suicide.

• "There is a season for everything, and God has a plan for us all.

  When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office.

  It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas," Gonzales said in a Monday night https://x.com/RepTonyGonzales/status/2043819211865129159?s=20" target="_blank">post on X.

• The announcement comes just after Rep. https://www.axios.com/2026/04/13/eric-swalwell-resigns-congress-sexual-allegations" target="_blank">Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who is also facing allegations of sexual harassment, announced he would resign from Congress.
• It was not immediately clear when Gonzales would officially leave Congress.