Rep. Tony Gonzales faces GOP calls to resign over affair claims
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- •Tony Gonzales is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- •Allegations of an affair involving Gonzales and a former staff member surfaced in February 2026.
- •Several Republican colleagues publicly called for Gonzales to resign by February 24, 2026.
- •The staff member involved, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, passed away prior to the allegations becoming public.
- •The calls for resignation have intensified over the course of February 23-24, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Tony Gonzales resigns The Republican Party will need to find a replacement candidate, potentially affecting party control of his congressional seat.
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WESTNPR - NewsGOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegationsWESTAxiosRep. Tony Gonzales faces growing Republican calls to resign over alleged affairREGIONALHindustan Times - WorldRegina Ann Santos-Aviles: 5 things to know on Tony Gonzales’ late staffer amid growing resignation calls