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Gonzales Resigns, Texas 23rd Seat in Play
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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales from San Antonio resigns after admitting to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. South Texas voters are divided on his departure, with some calling for immediate resignation and others wanting him to forfeit benefits. Governor Greg Abbott will set a special election to maintain the Republican hold on the seat. Meanwhile, California Democrat Eric Swalwell also resigns, avoiding an expulsion vote over misconduct claims. The Texas twenty-third district remains in play as the political landscape shifts.
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