March 5 (UPI) -- House Republican leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, on Thursday called on Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to end his re-election race after admitting to an affair with a staffer that he had been denying for months.

The call came a day after the Texas congressman admitted to an extramarital affair with an aide, and as he faced a runoff to keep his seat.

The call came a day after the Texas congressman admitted to an extramarital affair with an aide, and as he faced a runoff to keep his seat.

Several House members had called for Mr. Gonzales, a Texas Republican, to step down after texts emerged showing his pursuit of a staff member who later killed herself.

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) finally confirmed Wednesday that he had an affair with a staff member in his congressional office,

House Republicans call on Tony Gonzales to withdraw his reelection bid as Ethics investigates allegations involving a former staffer.

Several House members had called for Tony Gonzales to step down after texts emerged showing his pursuit of a staff member who later killed herself.

The embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced that he will drop his bid for re-election but will serve out the rest of his term in Congress.

An undated photo of Rep. Tony Gonzales with staffer Regina Santos-Aviles was downloaded to her phone days before she died by suicide.

Texas lawmaker confessed to extramarital relationship during conservative radio appearance one day after advancing to GOP primary runoff

House Republican leaders are asking Rep. Tony Gonzales to end his reelection campaign after the Texas Republican confessed to having an affair with an employee in 2024 - a violation of the chamber