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Joe Barton apologizes for graphic photo circulating online
Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) questions witnesses during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, issued an apology Wednesday after a sexually explicit photo of him made the rounds on social media.
Barton reportedly sent the photo to a woman he was involved with after he and his now ex-wife had separated.
"While separated from my second wife, prior to the divorce, I had sexual relationships with other mature adult women," he said, according to The Texas Tribune. "Each was consensual. Those relationships have ended. I am sorry I did not use better judgment during those days. I am sorry that I let my constituents down."
Barton, who recently announced he would run for re-election in 2018, said through a spokeswoman that he has no plans of resigning.
