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Texts show Rep. Tony Gonzales asked for explicit photos from aide who later died by suicide

Additionally, a police report shows that the aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, told responding officers she set herself on fire because her husband was romantically involved with her best friend.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 23

Married GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales Sent Explicit Sexual Texts to Staffer Who Later Burned Herself to Death, Messages Reveal

Rep Tony Gonzales is embroiled in a scandal involving harassment allegations from a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, leading to a political and ethical crisis.

International Business Times UK · Feb 23

Rep. Tony Gonzales' Primary Challenger Slams Him Over Alleged Affair With Aide Who Them Committed Suicide: 'Evil Man Who Must Resign'

Gun rights activist and YouTuber Brandon Herrera, who is challenging Rep. Tony Gonzales in a primary for Texas' 23rd district, slammed him over reports of an alleged affair with an aide who later committed suicide.

Latin Times · Feb 21

Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Ramps Up Bid to Unseat Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, Accuses Him of Alleged Affair

With more than three months to go until the 2026 primary, Herrera has already surpassed what he raised in the 2024 cycle, putting new pressure on Gonzales' seat.

Latin Times · Dec 7, 2025

Brandon Herrera raises $1 million, swipes at Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affair

Gonzales recently made his first public remarks about the death of his 35-year-old aide who died after lighting herself on fire. He vigorously denied reports that the two were engaged in an extramarital affair.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 25, 2025

Gun rights influencer responds after Minneapolis shooting suspect praised him in video

YouTuber Brandon Herrera said he was ‘disgusted that my name came out of this demon's mouth’

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Who Is Brandon Herrera? Photos and Quick Facts About the Man Minneapolis Shooter Allegedly Wanted as US President

Brandon Herrera, the firearms YouTuber and political hopeful, was mentioned by the Minneapolis shooter but has no connection to the attack.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28, 2025

Minneapolis gunman appears to promote “Brandon Herrera for president” in video posted before shooting

Herrera, a gun rights activist with millions of online followers, said he was “disgusted” to be mentioned by the shooter. Herrera is challenging U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in the Republican primary.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 27, 2025

Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary

Herrera, who came within 400 votes of ousting Gonzales in a 2024 runoff, is once again positioning himself to the right of the incumbent.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales draws GOP primary challenge from Cotulla rancher Susan Storey Rubio

In a launch video, Storey Rubio attacked Gonzales’ border security record and said it’s “time to round up the career politicians and deport them out of Washington.”

The Texas Tribune · Jun 12, 2025