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Sexual assault and harassment in American politics (2019-2020)
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This page includes noteworthy individuals in the federal government, state and local governments, and party organizations accused of engaging in or facilitating sexual assault or harassment from 2019 to 2020.
We classify sexual assault and harassment using the definitions provided by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This page includes persons accused of assault or harassment who had criminal charges, civil suits, or professional complaints filed against them and individuals who did not have formal action taken against them.
Starting in October 2017, the #MeToo movement led to an increase in the number of women bringing forth allegations of sexual harassment and assault. #MeToo was sparked by allegations against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein. See this page for more on #MeToo and responses by the federal government and state governments.
If you know of any allegations from 2019 to 2020 that should be posted here, please email editor@ballotpedia.org.
State government
Click on the individual's name to visit their profile and learn more about the allegations against them.
Arizona
- State Rep. David Stringer (R)—Resigned
California
- Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey Johnson—Removed
- State Rep. William Brough (R)
Massachusetts
- State Rep. Paul McMurtry (D)
Missouri
- State Rep. DaRon McGee (D)—Resigned
Nevada
- State Asm. Michael Sprinkle (D)—Resigned
Pennsylvania
- State Rep. Brian Ellis (R)—Resigned
- State Sen. Daylin Leach (D)
Tennessee
- State Rep. Rick Staples (D)
Virginia
- Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax (D)
Local government
Illinois
- Cook County Circuit Court Judge Mauricio Araujo—Resigned
North Carolina
- Raleigh City Council member Saige Martin—Resigned
Ohio
- 10th District Court of Appeals Judge Timothy S. Horton—Resigned
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