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Misconduct in American politics (2019-2020)
Ballotpedia tracked noteworthy cases of alleged misconduct by government officials and candidates for office from 2019 to 2020.
Misconduct is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as "[u]nacceptable or improper [behavior], especially by an employee or professional person."[1] Misconduct can be a criminal act or a non-criminal act that is generally considered improper, such as having an extramarital affair or verbally abusing employees.
The pages linked below detail different instances of alleged misconduct. Alleged misconduct cases were added when allegations first arose. Inclusion on this page does not necessarily indicate that the accused official or candidate was guilty of or responsible for the alleged misconduct.
- Sexual assault and harassment in American politics (2019-2020) — Includes allegations of non-consensual sexual encounters. Coverage of sexual harassment and assault increased in October 2017 after allegations against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein sparked what is sometimes called the #MeToo movement.
- Noteworthy sexual affairs in American politics (2019-2020) — Includes allegations of consensual sexual encounters such as extramarital affairs or improper relationships.
- Noteworthy criminal misconduct in American politics (2019-2020) — Includes allegations of criminal misconduct that did not involve a non-consensual sexual encounter.
- Noteworthy professional misconduct in American politics (2019-2020) — Includes allegations of workplace misconduct that did not rise to the level of criminal culpability or involve a non-consensual sexual encounter.
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