House Democrat investigated over alleged 'inappropriate sexual contact' with staffer
Tony Gonzales ends re-election bid amid House Ethics probe into affair Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, confessed to the extramarital relationship during a radio appearance one day after advancing to a GOP primary runoff. Jimmy Gomez speaks during a news conference on affordability on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Dec.
- ▪Tony Gonzales ends re-election bid amid House Ethics probe into affair Rep.
- ▪Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, confessed to the extramarital relationship during a radio appearance one day after advancing to a GOP primary runoff.
- ▪Jimmy Gomez speaks during a news conference on affordability on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Dec.
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| Publication time | Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:04:47 -0400 |
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Politics House Democrat investigated over alleged 'inappropriate sexual contact' with staffer House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Democrat Rep Jimmy Gomez By Elizabeth Elkind Fox News Published August 17, 2026 3:04pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rep. Tony Gonzales ends re-election bid amid House Ethics probe into affair Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, confessed to the extramarital relationship during a radio appearance one day after advancing to a GOP primary runoff. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House Ethics Committee is investigating a sitting Democratic lawmaker over allegations of sexual misconduct.
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