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130: Wes Goodman

Sexual Misconduct

Wes Goodman was an Ohio state representative. Fittingly, considering his resignation, he once worked for Rep. Jim Jordan who infamously looked the other way while his students were being molested by a colleague. Goodman is not listed for his hypocrisy in engaging in many consensual affairs with men, but for the non-consensual fondling of a teenager at a GOP event.

129: Randy Baumgardner

Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct

Randy Baumgardner was a Colorado state senator so infamous for sexual harassment that his nickname was “the boob grabber.” Several people came forward with allegations of intimidation and harassment on the job. Two separate independent investigations found allegations against him credible or more likely than not to have occurred.

128: Nick Miccarelli

Familial Abuse & Violence, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault

Nick Miccarelli was a state representative in Pennsylvania. He was accused by a GOP political consultant of sexually assaulting her. A state representative filed for a restraining order against him, alleging he held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her. Both women asked for no prosecution, not wanting to be in court…

127: Jeff Kruse

Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct

Jeff Kruse was an Oregon state senator. He was accused by several women of unwanted touching. When they complained, he only became more flagrant. An independent investigator not only confirmed the allegations, he found even more victims of his behavior. After resigning, he posted on Facebook that he was the real victim. The Oregonian: Report…

126: Dan Johnson

Child Molestation, Sexual Assault

Dan Johnson was a Kentucky state representative when he was accused of sexual assault by a minor. The victim, who was 17 at the time, said she was staying in the living area of a church where Johnson was pastor. Johnson had been drinking, approached, kissed, and groped her under her clothes. He denied the…

125: Ed Murray

Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct

Ed Murray was the Wyoming Secretary of State and a likely contender for the next governor when two women accused him of sexual misconduct. One accused him of sexual assault while they were both working at a law firm. Another, the daughter of a former governor, accused him of forcibly kissing her when she was…

124: Blake Farenthold

Sexual Harassment

Blake Farenthold was a Texas representative to Congress. He was accused of sexual harassment and retaliation against the employee who complained. He is also accused of making inappropriate statements to other members of his official staff. They used taxpayer funds to pay for his $84,000 settlement with the staff member. Initially, he said he would…

123: Patrick Meehan

Sexual Harassment

Patrick Meehan was a Congressman from Pennsylvania. He was accused by a former staffer of making unwanted romantic advances. He made a settlement with her and paid her $39,000 from his Congressional Office Fund. This all came to light while he was on the Ethics Committee gleefully investigating others for sexual harassment. Speaker Paul Ryan…

122: Michael Cohen

Enabling

Michael Cohen used to be Donald Trump’s fixer. He bought off people who could speak to Trump’s character and corruption. He threatened reporters. He had no bottom.He probably would still be Trump’s fixer if he had not been found guilty of campaign finance violations, tax evasion, and perjury. His trial demonstrated to him that his…

121: Steve Wynn

Sexual Harassment

Steve Wynn created many of the most popular and well-known Las Vegas casinos. He was also the Finance Chair of the Republican National Committee. He is a huge Republican donor. He was forced to resign from his Wynn Resorts company and the RNC finance position because of sexual harassment allegations. He was also accused of…