Nebraska House Republicans wait to weigh in on Texas U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ affair allegations

Nebraska U.S. House Republicans want to wait for the findings of a congressional investigation into Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales.

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 509

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska U.S. House Republicans want to wait for the findings of a congressional investigation into Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales as he faces mounting pressure to resign from within his party amid allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a staff member who later killed herself by setting herself on fire.

The rumors of an alleged affair between Gonzales and his staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, were first reported late last year …

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