Noteworthy criminal misconduct in American politics (2017-2018)
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This page includes noteworthy individuals in American politics accused of criminal misconduct from 2017 to 2018. Individuals accused of sexual harassment or assault are listed separately on this page.
We define criminal misconduct as alleged actions that could or do result in criminal charges being filed. Inclusion on this page does not necessarily indicate that the accused official or candidate is guilty of or responsible for the alleged misconduct.
If you know of any allegations from 2017 to 2018 that should be included here, please email editor@ballotpedia.org.
Federal government
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- Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.)—Resigned
- Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.)
State government
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Arizona
- State Rep. David Cook (R)
Arkansas
- State Rep. Mickey Gates (R)
- State Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson (R)
California
- State Assm. Joaquin Arambula (D)
Georgia
- State Sen. Michael Williams (R)
Missouri
- Gov. Eric Greitens (R)—Resigned
Ohio
- State Rep. Cliff Rosenberger (R)—Resigned
South Carolina
- State Rep. John Courson (R)—Resigned
Texas
- State Sen. Carlos Uresti (D)—Resigned
West Virginia
- Justice Allen Loughry—Resigned
Local government
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California
- Franklin-McKinley School District School Board Member John Lindner—Resigned
- Moreno Valley Unified School District School Board Member Evan Morgan—Resigned
Florida
- Jacksonville City Councilwoman Katrina Brown (D)
- Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Brown (D)
Illinois
- Cook Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jessica O'Brien—Resigned
Michigan
- Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland
Minnesota
- St. Paul City Council candidate David Martinez
Texas
- Dallas City Councilman Dwaine Caraway—Resigned
- Texas District 93 Judge Rudy Delgado—Resigned
- Northwest Independent School District Board Member Mel Fuller—Resigned