announced his bid for the state senate seat back in October. At the time, the Arkansas native said he felt it was his duty to run for office now because «these are unprecedented times in our nation.»Jim Bob's defeat came just days after the Duggar family was rocked by two separate scandals.
Jana Duggar was charged last week with endangering the welfare of a minor. Just four days prior, Josh was found guilty of two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography.
He faces up to 20 years behind bars.The judge in Josh's case announced that sentencing will be announced four months from now.
Following the guilty verdict, Josh's parents released a statement saying, in part, «Our hearts and prayers are with anyone who has ever been harmed.
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