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Weiner to Announce Resignation, Another Special Election in New York to Follow

By Tarini Parti on June 16, 2011 11:46 AM

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Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) is finally giving in.

After weeks of holding his ground and refusing to resign, Weiner is expected to formally give up his congressional seat today. Several members of Congress, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio), have called for his resignation ever since he admitted to having online relationships with at least six women. Weiner, a married man, confessed to sending several suggestive pictures of himself to women during the last three years.

OpenSecrets Blog previously reported that many donors were willing to support Weiner despite his admission. However, the congressman's decision today shows he lacked the support from his own party.

His resignation will mean another special election in New York, a state that just conducted a special election in its 26th District for similar reasons. Rep. Chris Lee (R-N.Y.) resigned earlier this year after provocative pictures he sent to a woman were released.

The special election last month that followed Lee's resignation led to outside political groups pouring in large amounts of money within a short period of time, giving voters a preview of the 2012 election cycle.

Outside groups spent more than $2 million on political messages in just a few days in the in support of their preferred candidates and criticizing their opponents. The election resulted in an upset victory by Democrat Kathy Hochul.

Weiner's seat could see a similar influx of cash from such groups, which could possibly put the long-held Democratic district up for grabs.