The chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Vance McAllister announced on Monday that the congressman will finish out his term but will not seek re-election, ABCNews.com reported.
After surveillance video featuring the married Louisiana Republican kissing a female staffer surfaced, several GOP officials called for him to step down.
"While we still believe the best course of action would have been for congressman McAllister to resign so he can focus on his family, we are pleased congressman McAllister and constituents in the district can begin the process of putting this unfortunate situation behind them," Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said in a statement.
Roger Villere, chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party, shared Jindal's sentiment and hoped McAllister would "close this chapter sooner" but "was happy to hear of his decision to do what is best for his family and his constituents."
McAllister's chief of staff, Adam Terry, first told The Associated Press about the congressman's decision. McAllister could not be reached for comment by ABC News.
Earlier this month, a video allegedly released by a staffer showed McAllister kissing Melissa Peacock, one of his aides.
Though he immediately apologized and Peacock resigned, it was not enough for fellow Republicans who said he should resign.
McAllister was elected to office in November 2013 -- with no previous political experience -- in a special election to replace U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander.
