The House Is Entering a Moment of Churn
An unusual wave of departures, a difficult midterm environment, and a frustrated electorate are converging ahead of the 2026 elections.
Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announced on March 5 that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. For readers who have followed the recent controversy surrounding Gonzales, the decision is not entirely surprising. His announcement closes the loop on a story that had already been developing for several weeks.
Yet Gonzales’ decision i…
