Rep. Anthony Gonzalez — one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach fmr. President Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot on the Capitol — will not seek re-election in 2022.
Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, attends a House Financial Services Committee organizational meeting in the Rayburn Building, in Washington, DC., on Jan. 30, 2019.Henry J. Gomezone of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot on the Capitol“Since entering politics, I have always said that I will do this job for as long as the voters will have me and it still works for my family,” Gonzalez said in a.
He added that, while family was at the heart of his decision, “it is also true that the current state of our politics, especially many of the toxic dynamics inside our own party, is a significant factor in my decision.” A former standout wide receiver at Ohio State University and first-round NFL draft pick, Gonzalez is the first of the pro-impeachment Republicans in Congress to decide against running for another term.
Gonzalez, who will turn 37 this weekend, was facing a tough primary against Max Miller, a former Trump aide from the Cleveland area who has the former president’s endorsement. Trump came to Ohio to campaign for Miller this summer — his first political rally since leaving office.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Next Star Of ABC's 'The Bachelor' May Be This Orthopedic Sales RepViewers will first meet Clayton Echard when 'The Bachelorette' returns on Oct. 19.
Read more »
Counties That Voted For Trump Still Lag Far Behind In Vaccinations — With 13% Fewer VaccinatedThe counties that voted for Trump still lag far behind in vaccinations — with 13% fewer vaccinated
Read more »