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Turmoil in Texas: Concerns for Paxton to drop out, Gonzales drops reelection bid
Rep. Tony Gonzales ends reelection amid an ethics probe and affair admission while Ken Paxton signals possible Senate exit tied to the SAVE Act and filibuster changes.
- Within two days of the March primary, Ken Paxton signaled conflicting plans about quitting, while Gonzales announced he would not seek reelection after 'deep reflection'.
- Paxton said he would consider dropping out if the Senate passes the SAVE Act, linking his decision to legislative action and the lifting of the filibuster, as he criticized Senator Cornyn.
- The runoff is scheduled for May 26, with polls showing U.S. Senator John Cornyn defeating the Democratic nominee, and a Paxton matchup could cost the seat for the first time in over 30 years.
- The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation, and House leadership urged Gonzales to address the allegations as he pledged cooperation.
- House leadership called on Gonzales to end his reelection after he admitted an affair and the staffer’s death, with Trump saying he will endorse soon and urged rivals to drop out.
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