Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales
Official portrait, 2020
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 23rd district
In office
January 3, 2021 – April 14, 2026
Preceded byWill Hurd
Succeeded byTBD
Personal details
Born
Ernest Anthony Gonzales

(1980-10-10) October 10, 1980 (age 46)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Angel Gonzales
Children6
Education
WebsiteHouse website
Campaign website
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1999–2019
RankMaster Chief Petty Officer
UnitCryptologic Technician
Battles/wars
Tony Gonzales's voice
Tony Gonzales highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Recorded October 20, 2021

Ernest Anthony Gonzales II (born October 10, 1980) is an American politician and United States Navy veteran. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 23rd congressional district from 2021 until 2026. He is a member of the Republican Party.

In 2026, Gonzales ran for re-election at first. Later it was revealed that he had a sexual affair with a staff member who had later killed herself. He ended his re-election campaign after he said it was true. On April 13, 2026, he announced he would resign before the end of his term.

References

  1. ↑ "Gonzales, Ernest Anthony Tony II (H0TX35015)". Federal Election Commission.
  2. ↑ Bernal, Rafael (November 30, 2020). "Rep.-elect Tony Gonzales (R-Texas-23)". The Hill. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Our District". Representative Tony Gonzales.
  4. ↑ Cochrane, Emily (November 4, 2020). "Tony Gonzales Defeats Gina Ortiz Jones, Keeping G.O.P. Hold on Texas House Seat". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Texas lawmaker Tony Gonzales admits 'lapse in judgement' in affair with aide". www.bbc.com. 2026-03-05. Retrieved 2026-04-13.
  6. ↑ "Texas lawmaker drops re-election bid after admitting affair with aide". BBC News. 2026-03-05. Archived from the original on March 6, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ferris, Sarah (2026-04-13). "Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he's stepping down from Congress". CNN. Retrieved 2026-04-13.
  8. ↑ @RepTonyGonzales (April 13, 2026). "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" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

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