Blake Farenthold Won't Seek Reelection After Ethics Committee
- 6 years ago
Blake Farenthold will not seek re-election next year.
The Republican representative from Texas is reportedly stepping down due to allegations of sexual harassment.
Rep. Farenthold is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for a claim of sexual harassment by a female staffer.
Farenthold settled with the staffer over the allegation.
In response, five Republicans filed to challenge the in-party-incumbent for the March 2018 primary.
The Republican representative from Texas is reportedly stepping down due to allegations of sexual harassment.
Rep. Farenthold is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for a claim of sexual harassment by a female staffer.
Farenthold settled with the staffer over the allegation.
In response, five Republicans filed to challenge the in-party-incumbent for the March 2018 primary.