Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales faces primary challenge amid allegations of affair

NPR | By David Martin Davies

Published March 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM EST

Caught in controversy, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a tough primary challenge as his voters weigh whether to back him again in Tuesday's primary.

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