Noteworthy criminal misconduct in American politics (2019-2020)
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This page includes noteworthy individuals in American politics accused of criminal misconduct from 2019 to 2020. 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 2019 to 2020 that should be included here, please email editor@ballotpedia.org.
Federal government
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Kansas
- U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins (R)
National influencers
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- Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon (R)
State government
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Indiana
- State Rep. Dan Forestal (D)—Resigned
Louisiana
- State Rep. Kathy Edmonston (R)
Maryland
- Del. Jay Walker (D)
Massachusetts
- State Rep. David Nangle (D)
Mississippi
- State Sen. Terry Burton (R)—Did not seek re-election
Nevada
- State Sen. Kelvin Atkinson (D)—Resigned
Ohio
- State Rep. Larry Householder (R)—Removed from office
Pennsylvania
- State Sen. Mike Folmer (R)—Resigned
West Virginia
- State Sen. Mike Maroney (R)
State influencers
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North Carolina
- State Republican Party Chairman Robin Hayes
Local government
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Arizona
- Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen (R)—Resigned
California
- Santa Ana City Councilman Roman Reyna (nonpartisan)—Resigned
Illinois
- Chicago City Councilman Ed Burke (nonpartisan)
Kansas
- Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O'Donnell (R)
Massachusetts
- Associate Justice Shannon Frison (nonpartisan)—Administrative leave
Mayland
- Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh (D)—Resigned
New Mexico
- Judge Deborah Davis Walker (nonpartisan)—Resigned
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon (D)
- Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (D)
Texas
- Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas (D)
