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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales faces primary challenge amid resignation calls

In a surprising turn of events, Republican U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas is facing a tough primary challenge from gun rights influencer Brandon Herrera. This comes as Gonzales refuses to resign despite pressure from fellow Republicans following reports of an alleged affair with a former aide, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide in September 2025. Gonzales, a father of six and former Navy officer, has called the reports blackmail and part of coordinated political attacks. The three-term congressman first won his border district seat in 2020 and has built his career on a 20-year stint in the U.S. Navy, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

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