Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: A speedy special electionÂ
Stella Pekarsky trailed with 6 percent and 8 percent, respectively, while 36 percent of voters were undecided.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Where are the members of the 115th Congress that left under scandal?
• Texas Republican Blake Farenthold resigned from the House on April 6, 2018, after a former aide charged him with sexual harassment. Tax dollars were used to pay an $84,000 settlement.
Politics · 115th Congress
What Lawmakers Do When They Leave After Harassment Allegations
Pennsylvania’s governor set Meehan’s replacement special election for Nov. 6, the same day as the general election.Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., at a House Energy and Commerce Committee meeting.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Anti-Harassment Bill Could See Fast Action
Updated 6:34 p.m. | The Senate is moving to combat sexual harassment on Capitol Hill with a bill aimed at overhauling the process for reporting and resolving claims of harassment and discrimination, in
Politics · 115th Congress
Democrats Get Preferred Candidates in House Races in Texas
Each of those races on the Democratic side went to a runoff after no one took more than 50 percent of the vote in the March 6 primary.
Politics · 115th Congress
Emails Show Farenthold’s Pursuit of Lobbying Job
Farenthold resigned from Congress on April 6 after it was revealed he settled a sexual harassment claim with $84,000 in taxpayer money.
Politics · 115th Congress
With Debbie Lesko Sworn In, The House is Still Short Members
Lesko of took her oath of office as a member of the House at 6:59 p.m. on Monday, as well as the traditional ceremonial swearing in with Speaker Paul D. Ryan, R-Wis.Â
Politics · 115th Congress
Here Are the 7 Congressmen Accused of Sexual Misconduct Since #MeToo
Blake Farentholdresigned April 6, four months after news broke that he had settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with taxpayer money.
Politics · 115th Congress
Texas Governor Wants Blake Farenthold to Pay for Special Election
Farenthold resigned on April 6 amid an Ethics Committee probe into the congressman and his office for alleged sexual harassment, inappropriate comments to staff, and discrimination based on gender
Politics · 115th Congress
Special Election For Farenthold’s Seat Set For June 30
When Farenthold resigned on April 6, state election laws prohibited the governor from scheduling an election until the Nov. 6 midterms.
Politics · 115th Congress
Texas Attorney General Allows Special Election for Farenthold’s Seat
“If the Governor determines the situation in Congressional District 27 constitutes an emergency warranting a special election before November 6, 2018, a court would likely conclude that section 41.0011
Politics · 115th Congress
Texas Governor Wants ‘Emergency’ Special Election for Farenthold’s Seat
Farenthold did not retire until April 6, so the next special election couldn’t be held until the same day as the midterm elections, Nov. 6.
Politics · 115th Congress
Farenthold Resigns After Sexual Harassment Scandal
Because this vacancy is occurring after March 30, the next date at which the seat could be filled is Nov. 6. In that case the winner would serve out the remaining two months of Farenthold’s term.
Politics · 115th Congress
Texas Primaries: What to Watch in the First Contests of 2018
The March 6 elections will be the first primary contests of 2018, and the initial tests of first-time candidates running for Congress — Democrats competing in newly targeted seats and Republicans
Politics · 115th Congress
Texas Redistricting Case Heads to Supreme Court
The high court action is the latest in a long saga over the state’s congressional and statehouse maps, and Texas officials said the timing could inject chaos into the Nov. 6 elections.
Politics · 115th Congress
At the Races: Jonesing for Another Special Election Yet?
(Sorry, Georgia 6, you were wild but not this wild.) Catch up with 10 takeaways from Nathan Gonzales. Candidate Confessions Dave Richardson knows all about what it means to be at the races.
Politics · 115th Congress
GOP Power Play in Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico
Already, Congress has approved $6 billion to help the island, and much more money is on the way.
Politics · 115th Congress
Report: Farenthold to Pay Back Money for Sexual Harassment Settlement
The Republican lawmaker told KRIS 6 News that was doing so even though the Office of Congressional Ethics cleared him of any wrongdoing.
Politics · 115th Congress
In the Courthouse: Cases Affecting Congress Work Way Through System
Robert Menendez set for Sept. 6, the Democrat has asked the court to alter the trial schedule so he can be present for some Senate votes in Washington, the Associated Press reported.Â
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Word on the Hill: Holiday Time
Wednesday National Confectioners Association for members of the Senate Press Secretaries Association, 6 to 8 p.m. at Acqua Al 2, 212 7th St. SE. Invite-only.