It’s official: after declaring his intention to step down from Congress last week, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) will officially resign his office Tuesday on midnight.
He announced his intentions on Monday in a brief letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Speaker John Boehner, and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi:
I hereby resign as the Member of the House of Representatives for New York’s Ninth Congressional District effective at midnight, Tuesday, June 21, 2011. It has been an honor to serve the people of Queens and Brooklyn
Sincerely,
Anthony. D. Weiner
Member of Congress
The future of Weiner’s district is unclear. While the governor is likely to call a special election to find a replacement, it’s possible the seat will be lost entirely to redistricting, leaving whoever wins as a brief caretaker.
