“I grew up in a home with domestic violence, so I know the fear and pain that comes with it," Widmann said. "My mom stood up to protect me from abuse, and I applaud Ms. Langston for her courageous stand against a powerful member of Congress."

One of the three Democrats seeking to defeat incumbent Congressman Cory Mills called on the Republican to resign over allegations he threatened to release sex videos of his ex-girlfriend and harm her suitors.