Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, who was facing allegations of sexual misconduct with subordinates, announced his intention to resign on Monday.
“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, a Republican, wrote on X.
Gonzales’ announcement came an hour after Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who has also been accused of sexual misconduct, announced he would resign from Congress. Swalwell fully denies the accusations.
In February, the San Antonio Express-News published sexually explicit messages sent by Gonzales to Regina Santos-Aviles, an aide who later committed suicide in an act of self-immolation.
Her widower also accused Gonzales of having had an affair with his wife.
In March, Gonzales admitted to the affair, calling it a “lapse in judgment,” and dropped his reelection bid.
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In April, a former campaign aide accused Gonzales of having sent her sexual messages.
Gonzales faced the possibility of expulsion.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., had announced her intention to force votes of expulsion for both Swalwell and Gonzales.
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