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
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Angel Gonzales
Children6
Education
  • Chaminade University (AA)
  • Excelsior College (BS)
  • American Public University (MA)
WebsiteHouse website
Campaign website
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1999–2019
RankMaster Chief Petty Officer
UnitCryptologic Technician
Battles/wars

Ernest Anthony Gonzales II[1] (born October 10, 1980)[2] 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.[3][4] 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.[5] He ended his re-election campaign after he said it was true.[6] On April 13, 2026, he announced he would resign before the end of his term.[7][8]

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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