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GOP congressman enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affair
- Gonzales enters Texas 23rd District primary amid affair allegations and calls to resign.
- The challenger Brandon Herrera competes in a rematch after narrowly losing in 2024.
- Trump endorsed Gonzales and attended his campaign events ahead of the primary.
- The affair allegations involve text messages with the former staffer Regina Santos-Aviles.
- Santos-Aviles died in 2025 after setting herself on fire; her death is ruled a suicide.
- Gonzales emphasizes his service as a Navy veteran and stance against stepping down.
- Gonzales claims the full facts will emerge as investigations continue.
- Gonzales represents a district that Trump carried, with regional Hispanic support emphasized.
- The district runs from western San Antonio to El Paso, shaping the rematch dynamic.
- The AP notes ongoing reporting and indicate exclusive insights forthcoming.
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