341: Tom Schedler

Tom Schedler was the Louisiana Secretary of State. In 2018, he was sued for sexual harassment by his subordinate. He sent her several suggestive emails and cards and she claims he retaliated when she rebuffed him. He claims he had a consensual sexual relationship with her, but she denies it. He tried to tough it out, refusing to resign, and promising not to run for re-election, but eventually gave into public outrage and resigned.

• The Advocate: Emails show embattled Secretary of State Tom Schedler made sexual advances toward former secretary for years
• The Advocate: Read the suggestive cards, letters, emails at heart of lawsuit against Secretary of State Tom Schedler
• The Advocate: Woman suing Tom Schedler describes decade-long ‘nightmare’ in first interview: ‘I had told him to leave me alone’