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Blake Farenthold
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Republican Party

Prior offices
U.S. House Texas District 27
Successor: Michael Cloud
Predecessor: Solomon P. Ortiz

Compensation

Net worth

(2012) $7,728,048

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas

Law

St. Mary's University

Personal
Religion
Christian: Episcopalian
Profession
Attorney

Randolph Blake Farenthold is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Texas. Farenthold represented Texas' 27th Congressional District and was first elected to the House in 2010.
On April 6, 2018, Farenthold resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. He said in a statement, “While I planned on serving out the remainder of my term in Congress, I know in my heart it’s time for me to move along and look for new ways to serve. Leaving my service in the House, I’m able to look back at the entirety of my career in public office and say that it was well worthwhile."[1]

On December 14, 2017, Farenthold announced that he would not seek re-election in 2018. The announcement came in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against Farenthold. The announcement also came days after Texas' candidate filing deadline in which Farenthold filed to run for re-election.[2][3] Since his withdrawal came after the filing deadline, the state's Republican Party had to make the decision to omit his name from the ballot. Immediately after Farenthold's name was removed, the Texas Democratic Party sued to try to get his name put back on the ballot. However, a judge later denied the Democratic Party's request, and the party soon after dropped the suit.

Farenthold passed away on June 20, 2025.[4]

Biography

Before entering politics, Farenthold worked as a conservative radio show host, lawyer, and owner of a computer consulting firm.[5]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Farenthold's academic, professional, and political career:[6]

  • 2011-April 6, 2018: U.S. Representative from Texas' 27th Congressional District
  • 1989: Graduated from St. Mary's University School of Law with a J.D.
  • 1985: Graduated from the University of Texas, Austin, with a B.S.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Farenthold was assigned to the following committees:[7]

2015-2016

Farenthold served on the following committees:[8]

2013-2014

Farenthold served on the following committees:[9]

2011-2012

Farenthold was a member of the following committees:[10]

Key votes

See also: Key votes

Ballotpedia monitors legislation that receives a vote and highlights the ones that we consider to be key to understanding where elected officials stand on the issues. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here.

Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018

For detailed information about each vote, click here.

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

Elections

2018

See also: Texas' 27th Congressional District election, 2018

On December 14, 2017, Farenthold announced that he would not seek re-election in 2018.[2]

2016

See also: Texas' 27th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Blake Farenthold (R) defeated Raul (Roy) Barrera (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Farenthold defeated Gregg Deeb in the Republican primary on March 1, 2016, while Barrera defeated Ray Madrigal and Wayne Raasch to win the Democratic primary.[121][122]

U.S. House, Texas District 27 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBlake Farenthold Incumbent 61.7% 142,251
     Democratic Raul (Roy) Barrera 38.3% 88,329
Total Votes 230,580
Source: Texas Secretary of State


U.S. House, Texas District 27 Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBlake Farenthold Incumbent 55.9% 42,195
Gregg Deeb 44.1% 33,280
Total Votes 75,475
Source: Texas Secretary of State
U.S. House, Texas District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRaul Barrera 50.3% 15,939
Ray Madrigal 35.2% 11,157
Wayne Raasch 14.4% 4,570
Total Votes 31,666
Source: Texas Secretary of State

2014

See also: Texas' 27th Congressional District elections, 2014

Farenthold won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. He won the Republican nomination in the primary election on March 4, 2014, with no opposition. He defeated Wesley Reed (D) and Roxanne Simonson (L) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[123]

U.S. House, Texas District 27 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBlake Farenthold Incumbent 63.6% 83,342
     Democratic Wesley Reed 33.7% 44,152
     Libertarian Roxanne Simonson 2.7% 3,553
Total Votes 131,047
Source: Texas Secretary of State

2012

See also: Texas' 27th Congressional District elections, 2012

Farenthold won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 27th District. He defeated John Grunwald, Don Al Middlebrook and Trey Roberts in the Republican primary on May 29, 2012,. He then defeated Rose Meza Harrison (D), Corrie Byrd (L) and William Bret Baldwin (I) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[124]

Following redistricting, The Hill published a list of the Top Ten House Members who were helped by redistricting.[125] Farenthold ranked first on the list.[125] The article noted that in redistricting the Republican map moved Farenthold's district into "white, heavily Republican Corpus Christi, Texas."[125]

U.S. House, Texas District 27 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBlake Farenthold Incumbent 56.8% 120,684
     Democratic Rose Meza Harrison 39.2% 83,395
     Independent Bret Baldwin 2.5% 5,354
     Libertarian Corrie Byrd 1.5% 3,218
Total Votes 212,651
Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, Texas District 27 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBlake Farenthold Incumbent 70.8% 28,058
Trey Roberts 11.7% 4,653
Don Al Middlebrook 9.3% 3,676
John Grunwald 8.2% 3,256
Total Votes 39,643

Full history


Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Farenthold's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“
  • Keep America Safe: We live in dangerous times. Islamic Fundamentalists chant death to America around the world and ISIS is growing. Rogue states like North Korea and Iran pose a nuclear threat to the world. Just south of the border lawless drug cartels are expanding into human smuggling and human trafficking that is today’s slave trade.
  • The Economy: With oil prices down, parts of Texas are beginning to feel what much of the nation has been feeling for years under the Obama economy. Fortunately, Texas is still one of the most business friendly states and we continue to lead the pack in jobs and economic growth. Washington needs to learn from Texas.
  • Protect Life: I’m proud to be pro-life. I became certain life begins at conception when I saw the sonogram of my first born daughter, Morgan. I have a 100% rating from National Right to Life. I am committed to protecting and defending life at all stages.
  • Veterans: About 70% of the people who come to my office for help dealing with the federal government are veterans. The VA may well be the worst of the worst in customer service government wide. That’s a national disgrace. My staff and I work hard to help veterans on a one on one bases and to reform the laws governing the VA.
  • Repeal and Replace Obamacare: One of the cornerstones of Obama’s presidency has been the government takeover of healthcare also known as ObamaCare. ObamaCare, in the short time it has been with us, has been proven to drive up the cost of care, reduce choice and unleash a furry of taxes on American families and small business owners. I support a plan to repeal and replace ObamaCare with common sense solutions to lower the cost of healthcare while ensuring decisions are made between you and your doctor.
  • Protect the Second Amendment: Democrats and the Obama Administration are looking for every opportunity to make it harder for law abiding citizens to own, buy and sell guns. I am a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. As a Texas Conservative, I believe gun control is hitting what you aim at and nothing else. I have an A+ rating from and am endorsed by the National Rifle Association.

[127]

”
—Blake Farenthold's campaign website, http://blake.com/?page_id=1035

Campaign finance summary

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Blake Farenthold campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2016U.S. House, Texas District 27Won $1,094,115 N/A**
2014U.S. House (Texas, District 27)Won $1,124,960 N/A**
2012U.S. House Texas District 27Won $1,153,105 N/A**
2010U.S. House Texas District 27Won $616,618 N/A**
Grand total$3,988,798 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal Gain Index

Congressional Personal Gain Index graphic.png
See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Net Worth Metric graphic.png

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Farenthold's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $3,609,098 and $11,846,999. That averages to $7,728,048, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Farenthold ranked as the 50th most wealthy representative in 2012.[128] Between 2009 and 2012, Farenthold's calculated net worth[129] decreased by an average of 22 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[130]

Blake Farenthold Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2009$22,335,313
2012$7,728,048
Growth from 2009 to 2012:−65%
Average annual growth:−22%[131]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[132]

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Farenthold received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Oil & Gas industry.

From 2009-2014, 25.94 percent of Farenthold's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[133]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Blake Farenthold Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $2,659,964
Total Spent $2,183,425
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Oil & Gas$224,527
Retired$121,393
General Contractors$119,833
Health Professionals$114,317
Leadership PACs$110,041
% total in top industry8.44%
% total in top two industries13%
% total in top five industries25.94%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Farenthold was a rank-and-file Republican as of July 2014. In June 2013, Farenthold was rated as a "moderate Republican follower."[134]

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[135]

Farenthold most often votes with:

Farenthold least often votes with:


Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Farenthold missed 26 of 3,342 roll call votes from January 2011 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.8 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[136]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Farenthold paid his congressional staff a total of $742,786 in 2011. Overall, Texas ranked 27th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[137]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

Farenthold ranked 143rd in the conservative rankings in 2013.[138]

2012

Farenthold tied with three other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, ranking 82nd in the conservative rankings among members of the U.S. House.[139]

2011

Farenthold was tied with one other member of the U.S. House of Representatives, ranking 148th in the conservative rankings among members of the U.S. House.[140]

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Farenthold voted with the Republican Party 95.5 percent of the time, which ranked 52nd among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many

2013

Farenthold voted with the Republican Party 98.2 percent of the time, which ranked 41st among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many

Noteworthy events

Resignation following sexual misconduct allegations (2018)

See also: Sexual assault and harassment in American politics (2017-2018)

On April 6, 2018, Farenthold resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. He said in a statement, “While I planned on serving out the remainder of my term in Congress, I know in my heart it’s time for me to move along and look for new ways to serve. Leaving my service in the House, I’m able to look back at the entirety of my career in public office and say that it was well worthwhile."[141]

On December 7, 2017, the House Ethics Committee said it had voted to create a panel to investigate the sexual harassment allegations made against Farenthold in 2014. The committee said that it would investigate whether Farenthold sexually harassed Lauren Greene, a former staffer, and then fired her after she complained about the incident.[142]

On December 14, 2017, CNN reported that Michael Rekola, who served as Farenthold's communications director in 2015, had told the House Ethics Committee about incidents that he said made Farenthold's office a hostile work environment. Rekola said that Farenthold verbally abused staffers and made inappropriate sexual comments about Rekola's fiancee, which led him to resign from the office. Another communications staffer named Elizabeth Peace corroborated Rekola's account of Farenthold's comments about his fiancee. In response, Farenthold said that what Rekola perceived as verbal harassment was meant to be joking and that he did not make the sexually suggestive comments about Rekola's fiancee.[143]

The Office of Congressional Ethics had previously rejected sexual harassment allegations against Farenthold made by a former staffer. The office found that "there is not substantial reason to believe that Representative Farenthold sexually harassed or discriminated against [ex-staffer Lauren Greene], or engaged in an effort to intimidate, take reprisal against, or discriminate against [Greene] for opposing such treatment, in violation of House rules and federal law."[144] The OCE then voted to dismiss the case and transfer its decision to theHouse Ethics Committee, which had the final say in these cases.[144] The lawsuit was ultimately decided outside of court on November 18, 2015, as both parties came to an agreement. The details of the settlement were unknown.[145]

On May 15, 2018, Farenthold, who initially said that he would pay back $84,000 in taxpayer dollars used to settle the sexual harassment case against him, said he would not pay back the money. He said, “I will say this on the record: I have been advised by my attorneys not to repay that. That’s why it hasn’t been repaid.”[146]

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Farenthold and his wife, Debbie, have two children.[5]

See also

External links

 

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Roll Call, "Farenthold Resigns After Sexual Harassment Scandal," April 6, 2018
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Texas Tribune, "U.S. Rep. Farenthold of Texas to retire amid sexual harassment scandal," December 14, 2017
  3. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2018 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed December 12, 2017
  4. ↑ KRIS 6 News, "Former US Congressman Blake Farenthold dies at 63 ," June 20, 2025
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Official House website, "Bio," accessed November 1, 2011
  6. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "FARENTHOLD, Blake, (1961 - )," accessed February 5, 2015
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  123. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named huffpost14
  124. ↑ The New York Times, "Time in House Could Be Short for Republican Newcomers," July 4, 2011
  125. ↑ 125.0 125.1 125.2 The Hill, "House members most helped by redistricting," accessed April 17, 2012
  126. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
  127. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  128. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Blake Farenthold (R-Texas), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
  129. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
  130. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
  131. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
  132. ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
  133. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Blake Farenthold," accessed September 23, 2014
  134. ↑ GovTrack, "Blake Farenthold," accessed July 21, 2014
  135. ↑ OpenCongress, "Blake Farenthold," accessed October 2, 2015
  136. ↑ GovTrack, "Rep. Blake Farenthold (R)," accessed October 2, 2015
  137. ↑ LegiStorm, "Blake Farenthold," accessed September 13, 2012
  138. ↑ National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed July 18, 2014
  139. ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," March 7, 2013
  140. ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
  141. ↑ Roll Call, "Farenthold Resigns After Sexual Harassment Scandal," April 6, 2018
  142. ↑ CBS News, "House ethics subcommittee impaneled in investigation into Blake Farenthold," December 7, 2017
  143. ↑ CNN, "Exclusive: Ex-Farenthold aide shares new details of vulgar and abusive behavior," December 14, 2017
  144. ↑ 144.0 144.1 Politico, "Ethics office rejected harassment allegations against Farenthold," September 28, 2015
  145. ↑ Roll Call, "Farenthold Sexual Harassment Case Is Settled Out of Court," November 18, 2015
  146. ↑ The Hill, "Farenthold says he won't repay $84K sexual harassment settlement," May 15, 2018
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