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After Alleged Abuse Of One Aide By Another, Rep. Elizabeth Esty Won't Run Again

Giving in to calls for her resignation, the Democrat said, "I could have and should have done better." Meanwhile, Republicans say they're ready to win the competitive seat.
Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-Conn., at a news conference in 2013. On Monday the three-term congresswoman announced she will not seek re-election in 2018.

U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty of Connecticut announced Monday she will not run for re-election in the 2018 midterms, giving in to calls for her resignation.

Esty was came accused of failing to protect female staffers from her male chief of staff, Tony Baker, who allegedly physically assaulted and harassed

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