Noteworthy criminal misconduct in American politics (2025-2026)
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This page includes noteworthy individuals in American politics accused of criminal misconduct from 2025 to 2026. 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 2025 to 2026 that should be included here, please email editor@ballotpedia.org.
Federal government
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- U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D)— Assault charge (2025)
- U.S. House of Representatives candidate Kat Abughazaleh (D)— Indictment (2025)
State government
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Indiana
- State Rep. Mike Bohacek (R)—DUI charged (2025)
- State Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D)—DUI charged (2025)
Montana
- State Sen. Ellie Boldman (D)—Pleaded guilty to DUI charge (2025)
Nevada
- State Sen. Edgar Flores (D)—DUI arrest (2025)
New Hampshire
- State Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi (N)—Felony indictment and plea
South Carolina
- State Rep. RJ May (R)—Suspended from state House after indictment on charges of child sexual abuse material (2025)
Local government
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Newark, New Jersey
- Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka (D)— ICE detention center protest and arrest (2025)
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Mayor LaToya Cantrell (D)— Federal grand jury indictment (2025)
