Six House Members Lose Seats Over Misconduct Claims as New Rules Near Year-End Vote
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Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 7
Six House Members Lose Seats Over Misconduct Claims as New Rules Near Year-End Vote
1 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 7
Summary
Tuesday’s defeats of Rep. Max Miller in Ohio and Rep. Jimmy Gomez in California raised to six the number of House members accused of sexual misconduct or domestic abuse who have lost their seats since April.
That tally began with the resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, then grew as Chuck Edwards dropped his reelection bid and Cory Mills lost his GOP primary amid allegations they denied or disputed.
Lawmakers and activists say the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation helped create a political climate in which voters treated such accusations more seriously, making public opinion the main accountability tool.
House women’s caucus leaders Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández plan to unveil proposals within weeks to ease staff complaints, speed investigations and clarify penalties, with a House vote sought before year-end.