Tony Gonzales

Ernest Anthony "Tony" Gonzales II[1] (born October 10, 1980)[2] is an American politician and United States Navy veteran who is the Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.[3]

This article is about the U.S. Representative from Texas. For the U.S. Representative from Ohio, see Anthony Gonzalez (politician).
For other people with similar names, see Anthony Gonzalez (disambiguation) and Antonio González (disambiguation).
Tony Gonzales
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 23rd district
Assumed office
January 3, 2021
Preceded byWill Hurd
Personal details
Born
Ernest Anthony Gonzales

(1980-10-10) October 10, 1980
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Angel Gonzales
Children6
EducationChaminade University (AA)
Excelsior College (BS)
American Public University (MA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1999–2019
RankMaster Chief Petty Officer
UnitCryptologic Technician
Battles/warsIraq War
War in Afghanistan

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. He was also assigned to the United States Navy Office of Legislative Affairs.[7][8]

Gonzales served as a Department of Defense fellow in the office of Florida 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

2020
Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas § District 23

Gonzales was a candidate for Texas's 23rd congressional district in the 2020 election. In the Republican primary, Gonzales narrowly defeated Raul Reyes after a recount. During the primary, Gonzales was endorsed by President Donald Trump and incumbent Representative Will Hurd.[11] In the November general election, Gonzales defeated Gina Ortiz Jones.[12] His term in office commenced on January 3, 2021.[13][14][15][16]

Committee assignments
  • Committee on Appropriations[17]
    • Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies [18]
    • Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies[18]

Caucus memberships

Party Leadership
  • Assistant Republican Whip (2021 - Present)[21]

Personal life

Gonzales and his wife, Angel, have six children.[22] Angel served as the treasurer and custodian of records for Gonzales's campaign.[23] He is a devout Roman Catholic.[24]

See also

References
  1. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0TX35015/
  2. Bernal, Rafael (November 30, 2020). "Rep.-elect Tony Gonzales (R-Texas-23)". The Hill. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  3. 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.
  4. "Tony Gonzales". NRCC Young Guns. September 11, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  5. "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.
  6. "FDD | Tony Gonzales". FDD. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  7. "San Antonio Navy vet sets his sights on Doggett's congressional seat". ExpressNews.com. July 31, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  8. Tony Gonzales' Biography
  9. "Tony Gonzales, Navy Information Operations Command N3 Operations Chief". www.militarycityusaradio.org. October 31, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  10. "Tony Gonzales". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  11. Svitek, Patrick (July 4, 2020). "Donald Trump endorses Tony Gonzales to replace U.S. Rep. Will Hurd". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  12. Tracy, Gerald (November 3, 2020). "Tony Gonzales claims District 23 win, Gina Ortiz Jones calls it 'premature'". KABB. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  13. 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.
  14. "Texas Election Results: 23rd Congressional District". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  15. "Republican Gonzales gets early lead in TX-23". ExpressNews.com. November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  16. Tracy, Gerald (November 3, 2020). "Tony Gonzales pulling away as more votes start coming in". WOAI. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  17. "Congressman Tony Gonzales Named to Appropriations Committee | Representative Tony Gonzales". gonzales.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  18. Gonzalez, Anthony (January 29, 2021). "Congressman Tony Gonzales Announces Subcommittee Assignments". U.S House of Representives. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  19. "Congressman Tony Gonzales Joins Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus | Representative Tony Gonzales". gonzales.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  20. "Congressman Tony Gonzales Joins Republican Study Committee | Representative Tony Gonzales". gonzales.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  21. "Congressman Tony Gonzales Named Assistant Whip for House Republicans | Representative Tony Gonzales". gonzales.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  22. Dearman, Eleanor. "Congressman Will Hurd picks who he wants to replace him in 23rd District". El Paso Times. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  23. "Form 1 for Tony Gonzales for Congress". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  24. Liedl, Jonathan (November 18, 2020). "New Catholic Elected Officials Hope to Lead with Faith". National Catholic Register. Retrieved December 1, 2020.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Will Hurd		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 23rd congressional district
2021 –present		 Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by
Carlos A. Giménez		 United States Representatives by seniority
395th		 Succeeded by
Bob Good
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