Tony Gonzales
Tony Gonzales | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 23rd district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Will Hurd |
Personal details | |
Born | Ernest Anthony Gonzales October 10, 1980 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Angel Gonzales |
Children | 6 |
Education | Chaminade University (AA) Excelsior College (BS) American Public University (MA) |
Website | House website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1999–2019 |
Rank | Master Chief Petty Officer |
Unit | Cryptologic Technician |
Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
Ernest Anthony Gonzales II[1] (born October 10, 1980)[2] is an American politician and United States Navy veteran who has served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2021.[3] He is a member of the Republican Party.
Early life and education[]
Gonzales was raised in San Antonio, Devine, and Camp Wood, Texas.[4][5] He earned an Associate of Arts from Chaminade University, a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College, a graduate certificate in legislative studies from Georgetown University, and a Master of Arts from American Public University.[2] He is in a PhD program at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he has specialized in international development, security studies, and international politics.[6]
Early career[]
From 1999 to 2019, Gonzales served in the United States Navy, retiring with the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. A trained cryptologist, Gonzales was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He was also stationed in Tampa, Florida, Pensacola, Florida, Kāneʻohe Bay, and San Antonio, and assigned to the United States Navy Office of Legislative Affairs.[7][8]
Gonzales served as a Department of Defense fellow in the office of Senator Marco Rubio and also worked as an assistant professor of political science at the University of Maryland.[9][10]
U.S. House of Representatives[]
Elections[]
- 2020
Gonzales ran for Texas's 23rd congressional district in the 2020 election. The seat was open, as three-term Republican incumbent Will Hurd did not seek reelection. In the Republican primary, Gonzales narrowly defeated Raul Reyes after a recount. During the primary, Gonzales was endorsed by Hurd and President Donald Trump.[11] In the November general election, Gonzales defeated Democratic nominee Gina Ortiz Jones.[12] The result was considered an upset, as most forecasters believed that the district would flip to the Democrats after Hurd retired.[13] Gonzales's term in office began on January 3, 2021.[14][15][16][17]
Tenure[]
Gonzales, along with all other Senate and House Republicans, voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.[18]
On May 19, 2021, Gonzales was one of 35 Republicans who joined all Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6, 2021 commission meant to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.[19]
Committee assignments[]
- Committee on Appropriations[20]
Caucus memberships[]
- Problem Solvers Caucus[22]
- Republican Study Committee[23]
Party leadership[]
- Assistant Republican Whip (2021–present)[24]
Personal life[]
Gonzales and his wife, Angel, have six children.[25] Angel served as the treasurer and custodian of records for Gonzales's campaign.[26] He is a Roman Catholic.[27]
Electoral history[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tony Gonzales | 149,395 | 50.6 | |
Democratic | Gina Ortiz Jones | 137,693 | 46.6 | |
Libertarian | Beto Villela | 8,369 | 2.8 | |
Total votes | 295,457 | 100 | ||
Republican hold |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0TX35015/[bare URL]
- ^ a b Bernal, Rafael (November 30, 2020). "Rep.-elect Tony Gonzales (R-Texas-23)". The Hill. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ Cochrane, Emily (November 4, 2020). "Tony Gonzales Defeats Gina Ortiz Jones, Keeping G.O.P. Hold on Texas House Seat". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Tony Gonzales". NRCC Young Guns. September 11, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Tony Gonzales has repeatedly perpetrated the false allegation that Gina Ortiz Jones doesn't live in Texas". ExpressNews.com. October 7, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "FDD | Tony Gonzales". FDD. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "San Antonio Navy vet sets his sights on Doggett's congressional seat". ExpressNews.com. July 31, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Tony Gonzales's Biography
- ^ "Tony Gonzales, Navy Information Operations Command N3 Operations Chief". www.militarycityusaradio.org. October 31, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Tony Gonzales". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Svitek, Patrick (July 4, 2020). "Donald Trump endorses Tony Gonzales to replace U.S. Rep. Will Hurd". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Tracy, Gerald (November 3, 2020). "Tony Gonzales claims District 23 win, Gina Ortiz Jones calls it 'premature'". KABB. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ https://www.kens5.com/article/news/politics/elections/tony-gonzales-clinches-house-district-23-in-surprise-upset/273-7ac65f81-2460-44c6-9b30-d2acbec1cd52
- ^ Svitek, Patrick (August 22, 2020). "After recount, Tony Gonzales is still winner of GOP runoff for U.S. Rep. Will Hurd's seat". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Texas Election Results: 23rd Congressional District". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Republican Gonzales gets early lead in TX-23". ExpressNews.com. November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Tracy, Gerald (November 3, 2020). "Tony Gonzales pulling away as more votes start coming in". WOAI. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Carl Hulse (March 6, 2021). "After Stimulus Victory in Senate, Reality Sinks in: Bipartisanship Is Dead". New York Times.
- ^ LeBlanc, Paul (May 19, 2021). "Here are the 35 House Republicans who voted for the January 6 commission". CNN. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Congressman Tony Gonzales Named to Appropriations Committee | Representative Tony Gonzales". gonzales.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Anthony (January 29, 2021). "Congressman Tony Gonzales Announces Subcommittee Assignments". U.S House of Representatives. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "Congressman Tony Gonzales Joins Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus | Representative Tony Gonzales". gonzales.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ "Congressman Tony Gonzales Joins Republican Study Committee | Representative Tony Gonzales". gonzales.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ "Congressman Tony Gonzales Named Assistant Whip for House Republicans | Representative Tony Gonzales". gonzales.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Dearman, Eleanor. "Congressman Will Hurd picks who he wants to replace him in 23rd District". El Paso Times. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Form 1 for Tony Gonzales for Congress". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Liedl, Jonathan (November 18, 2020). "New Catholic Elected Officials Hope to Lead with Faith". National Catholic Register. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "Texas Election Results: 23rd Congressional District". New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
External links[]
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- 1980 births
- American politicians of Mexican descent
- Candidates in the 2020 United States elections
- Georgetown University alumni
- Hispanic and Latino American members of the United States Congress
- Living people
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas
- People from Devine, Texas
- People from San Antonio
- Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives
- Texas Republicans
- United States Navy sailors
- University of Southern Mississippi alumni
- American Roman Catholics