 Richard Plechner, a New Jersey resident, was forced to resign his post as National Young Republican Vice Chairman as a result of the controversy.In 1966, Felzenberg became a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's eleventh congressional district.With the backing of the Essex County Republican Committee, Felzenberg won the Republican primary with 5,677 (76%) votes against Joseph F. Shanahan, who received 1,801 votes (24%).