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Because of a [[sexual harassment]] charge by a former staff member, in response to which Farenthold used taxpayer funds to pay a settlement, Farenthold did not seek a fifth term in the Republican primary held on March 6, 2018. Two Republicans, Bech Bruun (36 percent) and Michael Cloud (34 percent), compete in the May 22 runoff contest for their party's nomination. Two Democrats will contest their party runoff, Raul "Roy" Barrera (41 percent) and Eric Holguin (23 percent). In the District 27 primary 43,893 votes were cast for the Republican candidates; 21,187 for the Democrats.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/public/mar06_325_state.htm?x=0&y=1394&id=142|title=Election Returns|date=March 6, 2018|publisher=Texas Secretary of State|accessdate=March 8, 2018}}</ref>
 
Because of a [[sexual harassment]] charge by a former staff member, in response to which Farenthold used taxpayer funds to pay a settlement, Farenthold did not seek a fifth term in the Republican primary held on March 6, 2018. Two Republicans, Bech Bruun (36 percent) and Michael Cloud (34 percent), compete in the May 22 runoff contest for their party's nomination. Two Democrats will contest their party runoff, Raul "Roy" Barrera (41 percent) and Eric Holguin (23 percent). In the District 27 primary 43,893 votes were cast for the Republican candidates; 21,187 for the Democrats.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/public/mar06_325_state.htm?x=0&y=1394&id=142|title=Election Returns|date=March 6, 2018|publisher=Texas Secretary of State|accessdate=March 8, 2018}}</ref>
  
Though he had hoped to complete the term to which he was elected in 2016, Farenthold announced on April 6, 2018, that he was leaving his House seat immediately in the wake of the sexual harassment scandal and was seeking "new ways to serve."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-rep-farenthold-resigns-amid-sexual-harassment-scandal/ar-AAvzbnS?OCID=ansmsnnews11|title=GOP Rep. Farenthold announces resigns over sex harassment scandal|author=Juliegrace Brufke|publisher=Msn.com|accessdate=April 6, 2018}}</ref> [[Governor]] [[Greg Abbott]] must now call a special election to complete Farenthold's term.
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Though he had hoped to complete the term to which he was elected in 2016, Farenthold announced on April 6, 2018, that he was leaving his House seat immediately in the wake of the sexual harassment scandal and was seeking "new ways to serve."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-rep-farenthold-resigns-amid-sexual-harassment-scandal/ar-AAvzbnS?OCID=ansmsnnews11|title=GOP Rep. Farenthold announces resigns over sex harassment scandal|author=Juliegrace Brufke|publisher=Msn.com|accessdate=April 6, 2018}}</ref>  
  
 
''[[The Huffington Post]]'' reported that Farenthold resigned so abruptly to avoid imminent punishment from the House Ethics Committee, perhaps a requirement that he pay the $84,000 in taxpayer money spent to settle a previous sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former aide, Lauren Greene. Though Farenthold had pledged in December 2017 to pay the money, he left Congress without having done so.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/heres-why-congressman-blake-farenthold-resigned-so-abruptly/ar-AAvZCY8|title=Here's Why Congressman Blake Farenthold Resigned So Abruptly|publisher=Msn.com|date=April 17, 2018|author=Jennifer Bendirey of ''[[The Huffington Post]]''|accessdate=April 18, 2018}}</ref>
 
''[[The Huffington Post]]'' reported that Farenthold resigned so abruptly to avoid imminent punishment from the House Ethics Committee, perhaps a requirement that he pay the $84,000 in taxpayer money spent to settle a previous sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former aide, Lauren Greene. Though Farenthold had pledged in December 2017 to pay the money, he left Congress without having done so.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/heres-why-congressman-blake-farenthold-resigned-so-abruptly/ar-AAvZCY8|title=Here's Why Congressman Blake Farenthold Resigned So Abruptly|publisher=Msn.com|date=April 17, 2018|author=Jennifer Bendirey of ''[[The Huffington Post]]''|accessdate=April 18, 2018}}</ref>
  
 
''The San Antonio Express-News'' editorially ridiculed Farenthold's congressional service: "Unfortunately, it's hard to shame someone so shameless. This is a man best known for sporting duck pajamas with a scantily clad woman. He also once owned a particularly profane website domain, often traded in despicable conspiracy theories, and even alluded to having a duel with U.S. Senator [[Susan Collins]] of [[Maine]]." The paper called upon Farenthold to pay the $86,000 to which he had agreed.<ref>"Farenthold should repay taxpayers" (editorial), ''The San Antonio Express-News'', April 21, 2018, p. A12.</ref>
 
''The San Antonio Express-News'' editorially ridiculed Farenthold's congressional service: "Unfortunately, it's hard to shame someone so shameless. This is a man best known for sporting duck pajamas with a scantily clad woman. He also once owned a particularly profane website domain, often traded in despicable conspiracy theories, and even alluded to having a duel with U.S. Senator [[Susan Collins]] of [[Maine]]." The paper called upon Farenthold to pay the $86,000 to which he had agreed.<ref>"Farenthold should repay taxpayers" (editorial), ''The San Antonio Express-News'', April 21, 2018, p. A12.</ref>
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[[Governor]] [[Greg Abbott]] called a special election for June 30 to begin the process of choosing Farenthold's successor for the term ending on January 3, 2019. Abbott called upon Farenthold to pay personally for the costs of the special election.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/04/25/gov-abbott-blake-farenthold-you-pay-cost-special-election-replace-you/551549002/|title=Texas Gov. Abbott to Blake Farenthold: You pay the cost of the special election to replace you|author=John C. Moritz|publisher=''[[USA Today]]''|date=April 25, 2018}}</ref>
  
 
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Revision as of 00:14, April 26, 2018

Randolph Blake Farenthold


U.S. Representative for Texas' 27th congressional district
In office
January 3, 2011 – April 6, 2018 (resignation)
Preceded by Solomon P. Ortiz

Born December 12, 1961
Corpus Christi, Texas
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Debbie Farenthold
Children Two children
Alma mater University of Texas at Austin

St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas

Randolph Blake Farenthold (born December 12, 1961 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is an American attorney and the Republican former U.S. Representative for Texas' 27th congressional district. He unseated the 28-year Democratic incumbent Solomon P. Ortiz in the 2010 general election. Prior to his election to Congress, he was a conservative radio talk show host.

Because of a sexual harassment charge by a former staff member, in response to which Farenthold used taxpayer funds to pay a settlement, Farenthold did not seek a fifth term in the Republican primary held on March 6, 2018. Two Republicans, Bech Bruun (36 percent) and Michael Cloud (34 percent), compete in the May 22 runoff contest for their party's nomination. Two Democrats will contest their party runoff, Raul "Roy" Barrera (41 percent) and Eric Holguin (23 percent). In the District 27 primary 43,893 votes were cast for the Republican candidates; 21,187 for the Democrats.[1]

Though he had hoped to complete the term to which he was elected in 2016, Farenthold announced on April 6, 2018, that he was leaving his House seat immediately in the wake of the sexual harassment scandal and was seeking "new ways to serve."[2]

The Huffington Post reported that Farenthold resigned so abruptly to avoid imminent punishment from the House Ethics Committee, perhaps a requirement that he pay the $84,000 in taxpayer money spent to settle a previous sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former aide, Lauren Greene. Though Farenthold had pledged in December 2017 to pay the money, he left Congress without having done so.[3]

The San Antonio Express-News editorially ridiculed Farenthold's congressional service: "Unfortunately, it's hard to shame someone so shameless. This is a man best known for sporting duck pajamas with a scantily clad woman. He also once owned a particularly profane website domain, often traded in despicable conspiracy theories, and even alluded to having a duel with U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine." The paper called upon Farenthold to pay the $86,000 to which he had agreed.[4]

Governor Greg Abbott called a special election for June 30 to begin the process of choosing Farenthold's successor for the term ending on January 3, 2019. Abbott called upon Farenthold to pay personally for the costs of the special election.[5]

References

  1. Election Returns. Texas Secretary of State (March 6, 2018). Retrieved on March 8, 2018.
  2. Juliegrace Brufke. GOP Rep. Farenthold announces resigns over sex harassment scandal. Msn.com. Retrieved on April 6, 2018.
  3. Jennifer Bendirey of The Huffington Post (April 17, 2018). Here's Why Congressman Blake Farenthold Resigned So Abruptly. Msn.com. Retrieved on April 18, 2018.
  4. "Farenthold should repay taxpayers" (editorial), The San Antonio Express-News, April 21, 2018, p. A12.
  5. John C. Moritz (April 25, 2018). Texas Gov. Abbott to Blake Farenthold: You pay the cost of the special election to replace you. USA Today.