Just a few hours after House Republicans announced they were launching an ethics investigation against him; Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales has dropped his big for re-election in the 23rd District.
Gonzales was in a runoff against challenger Brandon Herrera in the Republican primary, meaning Herrera will advance to the general election in November.
The House announced their investigation after Gonzales admitted recently to having an affair with a staffer, who ended up committing suicide by lighting herself on fire.
Gonzales said on the Joe Pags show he "made a mistake" and had a "lapse in judgement."
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