Indiana congressman Mark Souder (R) decided to resign his seat after anonymous tipsters began calling aides in his office and his opponents in a Republican primary, claiming he was having an affair with a part-time staffer, according to three sources familiar with the calls.
Last week, after he won the primary, Souder admitted the allegations to his chief of staff, Renee Howell, who confronted the conservative Christian congressman about the rumors that he was having an extra-marital affair with Tracey Meadows Jackson, according to a source in the office. Six days later, on Tuesday morning, Souder publicly admitted the affair -- without naming the longtime staffer -- and said he would resign effective Friday.
Ind. Rep. Mark Souder to resign after affair with staffer
Last week, after he won the primary, Souder admitted the allegations to his chief of staff, Renee Howell, who confronted the conservative Christian congressman about the rumors that he was having an extra-marital affair with Tracey Meadows Jackson, according to a source in the office. Six days later, on Tuesday morning, Souder publicly admitted the affair -- without naming the longtime staffer -- and said he would resign effective Friday.
Ind. Rep. Mark Souder to resign after affair with staffer